Only eight per cent of adults were hitting their recommended five-a-day fruit and veg intake, with just four per cent of children aged 11 to 18 years meeting the five-a-day recommendation. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey looks at the eating habits of people in households across Northern Ireland. The survey highlighted children aged 11 to 18 years as the biggest consumers of sugary, fizzy drinks, squashes and high sugar foods like confectionary. The survey highlighted children aged 11 to 18 years as the biggest consumers of sugary, fizzy drinks, squashes and high sugar foods like confectionary. Simple things have a huge potential to shift our thinking on healthy eating and support us to make better choices.