New research has revealed that a fifth of calorie intake for children aged just two to four-years-old is from foods like biscuits, chocolate, soft drinks, and savoury snacks.
This calorie intake from these treat foods rises to 25% for children of primary school age.
The START campaign from safefood, the HSE and Healthy Ireland is encouraging parents to continue to take steps towards healthier family habits by reducing the amount of treats they give their children and to give healthier snacks when children are hungry.
