The unhealthy generation who could die before their parents: Millions of British children risk heart disease by shunning vegetables and watching too much television, campaigners warn

Millions of British children are shunning vegetables and watching too much television, creating a  generation who will die younger than their parents will, researchers have warned.

The majority of five to 15-year-olds – some 80 per cent – are not eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, according to the study.

However half of children in this age group indulge in soft drinks, chocolates or sweets every day, researchers found.  Full article

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