NO need to ask TV sports presenter Gabby Logan what she thinks of junk food. The mother of two hates it so much that she won't even have it in the house.

Gabby wants to see the Government take radical action by banning crisps, sweets and biscuits - or at least putting health warnings on the packets.

She and her husband, former Scots rugby internationalist Kenny Logan, want to pass on their good eating habits to their 22-month-old twins, Lois and Reuben.

"The basic nutritional advice is out there and I can't understand why the message isn't getting through and why people don't listen and eat well," she was reported as saying.

"Maybe the problem needs to be addressed from the top down.

"It seems draconian, but if people aren't going to stop feeding their kids junk food, then we're going to have to ban it or make producers clearly label it, This food could make your child obese'."

Gabby added: "To me it's tantamount to child cruelty because you're handicapping their development if you don't feed them properly.

"You're preventing them growing up to be as healthy as they can possibly be, which is going to lead to physical or mental problems."

And while she appreciates that it takes longer to make a sandwich than to open a packet of crisps, she argues that "your child is worth it".

Health experts have long warned of the long-term risks in encouraging children to eat junk food from an early age.

A survey in March found that nearly one in 10 British parents believe that chips, crisps and fizzy fruit drinks count as part of the recommended 'five-a-day' health campaign.

An overwhelming 82% of parents regularly fed their children ready meals and fast food, the survey added.

Yesterday we asked: should junk food be banned for the under-fives? Should the under-fives be prevented from eating an unhealthy diet? JOHN RHATTIGAN, 62, Clydebank, retired welder I don't think children should have junk food because it will only encourage them to eat more of it when they are older. I have five grandchildren aged from 14 months to 11 and they all eat healthily. � LUCY MITCHELL, 18, West End, student I don't think you can ever really ban junk food. You shouldn't give it to children as they'll become dependent on it and Scotland will be even more unhealthy than it already is. � NORMAN KENNEDY, 46, Barlarnock, transport director As long as kids have it in moderation then it is ok. It's like everything in life. I think there is too much advertising of junk food on TV. It also depends on what you can afford. � GAYLE WINGATE, 33, Kelvinbridge, factory worker I think junk food should be banned because I don't think it's a good start for the kids. If they're having sweets at that age they will be used to having them all the time. � LIA CROALL, 24, Provan Mill, unemployed I think if parents want to give children junk food, it is up to them. If they get it when they're young they'll want it when they're older. You should only give them a treat every two weeks or so. CHARLOTTE MORGAN, 19, West End, student I don't think junk food should be banned, just limited. You should only give children it once in a while because they see it as a treat. � PAUL HUGHES, 39, Airdrie, account manager It is the parents' choice and up to the individual whether kids get junk food or not. It can be eaten in moderation as long as it's part of your normal meal. � SANDRA KENNEDY, 42, Barlarnock, nurse I think it depends on what you would classify as junk food. I think you should always try and give a variety of food to children and not exclude anything. � BOB McINTYRE, 64, Dennistoun, social survey interviewer I think it should be banned as it makes children obese. Burgers, chocolate and fizzy drinks should be banned. It's the parents' responsibility. � DEBORAH HUGHES, 26, Knightswood, support worker Children should be eating healthier foods as it gives them a better start in life. Banning junk food encourages them to eat good food for the future.