by Jenni Horn

jhorn@thekmgroup.co.uk

Medway has the highest obese 10 to 11 years old in Kent.

Figures show that 20.5 per cent of Year Six children have been found to be clinically overweight.

Ashford has the highest rate of obese four to five-year-olds in the county.

Figures show that 11 per cent of those children tested were obese.

The statistics from the NHS’ National Child Measurement Programme were revealed in a report to last Thursday’s Ashford Borough Council executive committee meeting.

The details were revealed in a general report on food safety.

The council is hoping to promote healthy eating and cooking through running a Healthy Choices Award scheme.