date:Nov 13, 2012
r their children at an early age.
There is only so much that governments can do. In the end it is the parents or carers who choose what to put in their childrens mouths, Dr Young said.
Making healthy choices can be difficult at times, but the problem continues to worsen and it is time for parents to stand firm, she added.
Dr Young said todays report also indicated:
about 60 per cent of children eat the recommended number of serves of fruit
only 29 per cent eat enough vegetables
half eat