Boston - (SmartAboutHealth.net) According to BuryTimes.co.uk, Government health officials will be quizzing parents in Bury about their feeding habits. It has been revealed that one-third of 11-year olds in Bury are overweight or obese.

A national survey called How are the Kids? — is to be carried out by the government-run Change4Life campaign. This survey will give the officials a better idea of how youngsters are eating these days.

Director of public health for NHS Bury, Dr Peter Elton, said: “It is disturbing that around one third of Bury children in year six are overweight or obese.

“This makes it crucial for families across Bury to start making healthier choices for their children.”

Dr Elton said it was crucial for parents to act now because eating the wrong foods could lead to health problems in later life.

He added: “A bad diet and inactive lifestyle can lead to cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

“If we don’t make the right changes now, as many as nine out of 10 children could be overweight or obese by 2050.

“The survey will help families to understand the harm that excess fat can cause to their children’s health.”

Information on Change4Life go to nhs.uk/ change4life