Good nutrition during childhood years is vital for the growth and development of your child. Childhood obesity is a growing concern which can lead to health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life.
Singaporeans love food and enjoy eating out. The 2004 National Nutrition Survey shows that almost half of adult Singaporeans have their meals at hawker centres 6 times or more a week.
When we hear "fast food", we think of the oil-laden fries and sugar-saturated soft drinks and of course the option to upsize for a very small cost of 50 cents. Many of us enjoy fast food without knowing the harm it can cause to our bodies.