Foods from this group should only be eaten occasionally, as part of a healthy diet. Your body does need a small amount of essential fats. These are found in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Foods which contain polyunsaturated fats include sunflower, safflower, corn and soya bean oils. Food which contain monounsaturated fats include olive, peanut and canola oils.
 

Extra foods include:

• Margarines, butter and cooking and salad oils
• Soft drinks
• Pastries and pies
• Confectionery
• Sweet biscuits
• Cakes
• Ice cream