A Gateshead mam has made a number of healthy changes to the way she cooks while still serving up her kids' favourite meals.
Debra Thompson, 42, has brought her two children Kieron and Hannah up on curries, burgers and roast dinners, but has made a series of healthy changes to how she cooks in the hope of combatting the rising childhood obesity crisis. Debra was shocked to hear that almost 40% of children aged 10-11 are either overweight or obese after new research from Northumberland County Council's annual report found that families struggle with healthy eating habits.
The report also found that an increasing number of fast-food outlets and a rise in food costs has made it difficult to provide a balanced diet for youngsters. The figures, from 2020/21 showed that 15.3% of Year 6 children were overweight, while 18.9% were obese, and a further 5.8% were severely obese.
