Children risk cancer by eating salami and ham, warns charity

• Bad habits 'could lead to bowel disease in later life' • Study finds widespread ignorance over symptoms Parents should not put ham or salami in their children's packed lunches because processed meat increases the risk of developing cancer, experts in the disease are warning. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) wants families to instead use poultry, fish, low-fat cheese, hummus or small amounts of lean meat as sandwich fillings when making up school lunchboxes. Children should avoid eating processed meat altogether because unhealthy habits acquired while young can have serious consequences later, said the WCRF. "Including sandwich fillers such as ham and salami could mean children get into habits that increase their risk of developing cancer later in life," the charity said. "It makes sense for children to adopt a healthy adult eating pattern from the age of five. WCRF advises it is best to avoid it [processed...

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