Food experts call on the government to reverse declines in children’s health

It follows the release of a report by the charity, which shows:

The report assessed data from various sources, including the Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factor Collaboration, the National Child Measurement Programme, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Office for National Statistics. It reveals a steady decline in children’s health across multiple metrics amongst children compared to young adults.

Jamie Oliver, celebrity chef and food campaigner, said, "Decades of government neglect has meant kids are suffering from more obesity-related illnesses, leading to average heights shrinking and living shorter lives – they’re not being given the chance to be happy, healthy people. And they deserve so much more than that.