Parents barrier to childrens health

As many as 71% of youngsters agree that it's important to eat an healthy and balanced diet, and only one in ten find buying health foods a strange concept. According to a recent survey of kids eating habits.

But strangely, this contrasts with what parents think. A poll of parents suggested that just one in four aim to give their children the best food they can. Half weren't interested in their childrens eating habits and the remainder were more likely to pander to their fussy kids.

Many children know what constitutes a healthy diet and enjoy eating healthy foods - Fresh fruit, milk, cheese, raw vegetables, dried fruits and salads are listed among many childrens favourites, but the demands placed on parents today means that many simply dont have the time to prepare them.

The truth is that of the 42% that send their kids to school with a packed lunch many women say it's easier to grab pre packed foods such as crisps and snacks, than fruit and raw vegetables