Dr. Bernadette Carr answers your questions on overweight children and nosebleeds

Q. My nine-year-old daughter is very fond of her food and I find it difficult to refuse her a second helping at mealtimes.

She’s beginning to look a little chubby so how do I know if her weight is OK and are there particular foods I should include in her lunch box to keep her from feeling hungry?

A. One in four children in Ireland are now overweight which can lead to big problems in later life such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease if not managed.