Healthy eating 'easier said than done'

The parenting support service consulted more than 100 parents of children of various ages via an online survey and held focus groups with parents of teenagers in low-income households. Spokesperson Angela Holland said, 'Parents were saying they understand the theory of healthy eating, but translating that to home life is not always as easy. 'Parents need support on how to implement better healthy eating, particularly on issues like the fussy eating of younger children and tackling pester power through a curb on junk food...