4 out of 10 parents give their children crisps, chocolate and sweets at least once a day.

And more than 7 out of 10 don't even consider them to be treats.

Research carried out by Safefood has revealed children under the age of 5 are given the most treats. 

Health experts say advising parents to try to redouble their efforts to cut down on treats to help tackle childhood obesity.

Susan Keogh has been speaking to Joanna Silva - Chief Specialist in Nutrition with Safefood about the findings: