94 percent of parents and a majority of teachers are in favour of physical activity homework.

There are fears over the growing levels of childhood obesity here.

A survey of 60,000 school children, parents and teachers who are taking part in a health homework scheme operated by Laya Healthcare shows a sustained increase in children’s daily activity levels, improved concentration levels in class and healthier eating habits.

More than one in four teachers blame junk food, too much time spent in front of the TV or playing video games and lack of exercise as contributing factors to childhood obesity.

As of late last year, one in four primary school-age children are overweight or obese.