NO - Tam Fry, chair, Child Growth Foundation
It's the way in which people interpret the messages that is the problem. Children should have a rounded diet.
Children need a certain amount of extra nutrition to grow. I think the messages about not eating chocolate and crisps has struck home, but there is uncertainty around the messages, because treats are not being given in moderation.
I think a treat every now and then is not a bad idea because that's part of life. Children should never be rewarded as a matter of course. It's something that's intermittent, it should be occasional.
YES - Ros Godson, professional officer, children's health, Unite
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