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CHILDREN LEAD THE WAY ON 5 A DAY
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One in three parents admit that their children know more than they do about 5
A DAY and nutrition
A new report released for the Department of Health's 5 A DAY campaign shows that
although parents understand the importance of getting their 5 portions of fruit
and vegetables every day, many are still confused about what counts towards that
target, with one in three admitting that their children know more than they do
about 5 A DAY and nutrition.
1 in 2 parents don't realise that any vegetables they include in homemade food
such as spaghetti bolognaise can count towards their five a day, and that of
their children. A shocking 95% of mums and dads also didn't know that chips
cannot be counted towards the 5 a day target.
While 91% of parents know that fresh fruit and veg counts, and 78% are aware
that frozen fruit and veg counts, 4 in 10 parents don't realise that canned
fruit and veg counts too.
It looks as though there's some clearing up to do on the 5 a day issue, and in
this exciting new video celebrity mum Melinda Messenger offers parents the
clarity they need. She'll be offering her top tips to make sure both you and the
little ones get all the daily fruit and veg you need.
For more information visit
www.dh.gov.uk
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