Is your child turning junk food into something more than a treat?

Recognising warning signs early is the first step toward helping your child build a healthier, more balanced relationship with food. Photo: Alamy/Press Association/dpa

In today’s fast-paced world, junk food is more accessible and enticing than ever, which has led to increased efforts to reduce the promotion of unhealthy food and drink.

While the occasional treat is part of a balanced life, children can sometimes display subtle signs of a deeper, more problematic relationship with unhealthy foods.