Kids will consume up to five times more sugar during the summer holidays.  Ice cream and drinks are mostly to blame.

A survey of 1,000 parents found eight in 10 were concerned about the increase in sugar intake. Yet one in three said they are more likely to hand out treats. One in four said their child eats far more sweets.And one in five said kids snack more out of boredom.

Just one in 10 said their child eats more vegetable sticks over the summer.