Nutritious food is the foundation for healthy growth in young people. It is crucial that we give our children a balanced diet without relying too heavily on food groups that can cause problems if over-supplied.

This is more important than ever since physical activity levels are generally dropping in the Western World, meaning that unless we exercise care, there is a much greater probability of obesity and its anterior conditions (such as Diabetes and heart disease) affecting our children further down the line.

The BBC Health Website has compiled a series of articles that offer an understandable but robust viewpoint on nutrition and young people.  To find out more, view the links below:

For children age 5 - 12:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/nutrition/life_children1.shtml

For teenagers:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/nutrition/life_adolescence1.shtml