There is no denial that obesity is contentious issue across the world, and that's why so much is being talked about the same. A recent survey has revealed that children are more or less becoming victims of unhealthy eating practices. Nearly250 Scots aged 11 to 16 were roped in for the survey, and it was found that as many as 22% of secondary school children gorge on food that is unhealthy at least three times a day.

It has been known that children are falling victim to such dietary habits who are too fatty and salty, which ends up affecting them both mentally and physically. With junk food becoming part of daily routine, there are fair chances that school going children would be at risk of getting affected by fatty and sugary snacks.

Nearly 40% were told to be fond of fizzy or energy drinks and that too on regular basis. Backed by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), this poll interviewed over 2,000 to ascertain their eating habits. Instead of having fresh fruits and vegetables, children are seen eating junk that is heavily available in market.

Even one in five were found to be having a chocolate bar at lunchtime, which make it more concerning that eating habits among young kids could go to such an extent. With excessive intake of sugar and other fats in regular diet, health is humans by and large is at risk but children are certainly at escalated risk.

"It's already been suggested that this generation of children may not live longer than their parents due to the implications of their lifestyle on levels of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease", said Andy Carver, prevention and care adviser with BHF Scotland, while sending warning signals in the society about long term health risks of poor diet.