ARNOTT'S Thins - Classic Original

	Nutrients	per 100g	How much?
	Total fat	32.4 g		A lot
	Saturated fat	15.1 g		A lot
	Sugars	1.9 g		A little
	Sodium	564 mg		OK

What we say

ARNOTT'S Thins 'Smart Serve' chips have 'Less than 100 calories per pack' blazed across the multi-pack exterior. You'd be forgiven for thinking this is a lower-fat chip that's healthier for your kids. In fact they're just the usual high-fat chips packaged in a small bag, which apparently transforms them into the perfect snack for kids.

OK, life's too short not to enjoy a bag of chips now and then, but don't let clever marketing tactics like this convince you that unhealthy foods should be a regular inclusion in a balanced diet.

ARNOTT'S also includes a reference to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, presumably to jusitfy regularly including chips in a child's diet: 'Nutritionists say 100 calories is a sensible-sized treat'. True, but everyday snacks should mostly include fruit, bread and cereals, vegetable sticks, cheese and yoghurt - food that kids will also get valuable nutrients from.

There's nothing wrong with a packet of chips as an occasional treat, but there are many healthier options to include in kids' lunchboxes.

Additives listed: none.

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