A recent report on the eating habits of children in Britain suggests that children from the age of three to sixteen show a strong dislike for vegetables and only eat 1 amounts of fruit and vegetables at Christmas. One researcher says not eating properly may have serious 2 on a child's speech and physical development, resulting in poorer performance at school. One 3 is to give children extra iron and vitamins but in the long run it is more 4 if children get the right ingredients in their daily diet. Unfortunately, parents choose food for their children that is quick and 5 to prepare, rather than food which is fresh and healthy. Consequently, it is difficult later to get children to change their habits.