Obesity Starting at Pre-School Level

A study has revealed that 1-in-10 Irish three year olds are clinically obese.

 

Dr. Muireann Cullen, manager of the Nutrition and Health Foundation, believes there needs to be a Government-led initiative to stop the spread of obesity. Already 31.8% of seven year olds are either overweight or obese.

 

Robin Shepper, who worked on the 'Let's Move' campaign in America, says every member of society needs to come together to tackle this growing epidemic.

 

With the problem starting younger and younger, parents and grandparents need to get involved in creating a healthier lifestyle for children.

 

What do you think? Should the Government create an initiative to stop the spread of obesity?