Rural WA kids not eating enough vegetables

Children in remote and regional Western Australia would be happy to eat their vegetables if shops stocked healthy and fresh produce at an affordable price, researchers say.

An Edith Cowan University study found only 13.4 per cent of rural children aged nine to 13 eat enough vegetables despite most parents knowing how to prepare a balanced meal.
Researcher Stephanie Godrich says the number of food outlets, variety, price perception and healthy eating campaigns have the greatest impact on the number of vegetables children report consuming.