Up to 30 percent of Australian school-aged children could be considered overweight, say health professionals, putting them at risk of heart disease, diabetes and other major illnesses in later life.
A major contributing factor was the increase in 'fast food' consumption. Fast food is often high in calories and fat. In the US, the home of fast food, the obesity rate is the highest in the world.
Up to 30 percent of Australian school-aged children could be considered overweight, say health professionals, putting them at risk of heart disease, diabetes and other major illnesses in later life. 
