'Parents aren't doing enough' [thecorknews.ie]
- Published: 12 October 2010
Teachers concerned about children's diets
With one in four children in Ireland now classed as overweight, the issue of obesity must be ranked as one of the greatest concerns for the future of our nation. But is enough being done? Teachers don’t believe so. A recent survey revealed that 73% of teachers think parents are not doing enough to encourage healthy eating at home.
The findings come as part of Agri Aware’s evaluation of its primary schools 'Growing and Knowing' initiative, the 'Incredible Edibles'.
When asked why children do not eat enough fruit and vegetables, nearly 60% of teachers reported that they are not given the opportunity to eat them at home. In the study, parents were also asked how many fruit and vegetables their children eat every day - only 27% said the recommended five.
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