MEN were yesterday told to stop eating so much beef — and women were advised to eat more of the iron-rich meat.

OBESITY levels among girls is growing at a faster rate than boys, according to the most detailed survey ever undertaken in this country into children’s eating habits.

PARENTS have been warned to reduce sweets and other high-calorie treats in their children’s diet if they want them to stay healthy and avoid becoming overweight.

Children as young as five are becoming obese on a unhealthy fat and sugar filled diet, a shocking survey revealed today.