McDonalds has defended its new fizzy drink for children after some dieticians expressed concern over its high sugar content.

The fast food chain says a 250 millilitre drink of Fruitizz - which they claim counts as one of kids' five fruit and veg a day - "contains 25 grams of naturally occurring sugars" - the same as an equal serving of Tropicana Orange Juice.

But health bosses recommend youngsters have no more than 50 grams a day.