Almost a third of children under three are eating takeaway food at least once a week, according to a new report on the nutrition of toddlers.
The report, Food and Nutrition for the Under Threes, is based on findings from a survey of 1,000 mothers of children under three, conducted this year by the Infant and Toddler Forum.
Despite the fact that 29 per cent of mothers admitted to feeding their children takeaway at least once a week, 83 per cent reported that they were feeding their toddler a healthy, balanced diet.
However, 43 per cent of mothers claimed they have not received clear and consistent advice on feeding under-threes.
The report asserts that nutrition for toddlers is currently being neglected in the advice offered to parents and in the training of healthcare professionals. It also claims there is currently no consistent nutrition guidelines for children under three.
