The aim of the study was to study the fat consumption of first grade pupils in elementary school, especially the quality and quantity of the fats used both at home and at school. The data were collected in the year 1990 by questionnaires sent to the parents and by interviewing the children. The study population consisted of all the first grade pupils (N = 54) in an elementary school in the town of Varkaus. According to our findings there is a need for individual nutrition education. The families ought to pay attention to decreasing saturated fats and to increasing oils and vegetables, fruits and berries in their diet.