Concerns remain about the level of young children at risk of being overweight or obese, according to a health survey.
Annual figures show the proportion has been broadly static for more than a decade at about 21% to 23%, the NHS statistics show.
"There is continued concern over the levels of overweight and obesity among children in Scotland," the health service said.
"Obesity during childhood is a health concern in itself but can also lead to physical and mental health problems in later life, such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, back pain, increased risk of certain cancers, low self-esteem and depression."
There was a slight increase in the level of children classed as a healthy weight, up from 76.9% to 77.5% in a year.
The latest figures, from 2012-13, show that 21.3% were "at risk" of being overweight or obese, down slightly from 21.9%.
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