i used to give my kids chips and chocolate as a treat and occasionally do now. I would allow them to have Macca's every couple of weeks, but they have always loved their fruit and veg. Since Layla was diagnosed with Autism, we have really become much more vigilant in an effort to cure her. She has come so far since we have modified her diet. In our research we found that some of the stuff she was eating was extremely bad for her (and us). As an example (I have posted this before) Aldi Scotch finger biscuits and MANY other foods that we were consuming contain additive 320. This is the warning for this additive
Serious concerns about carcinogenic and estrogenic effects, asthmatics and aspirin sensitive people should avoid, causes metabolic changes and accumulates in body fat. Banned in Japan in 1958 -Not permitted in foods for infants and young children.

We were absolutely horrified. I now carry a card with prohibited additives, etc that I carry in my bag and I check EVERYTHING!