“It’s like telling someone with depression to cheer up-it doesn’t work”

Tomorrow, March 4th marks World Obesity Day. It comes as The World Obesity Federation project that 47% of adults in Ireland will be obese by 2035 - with an annual increase in child obesity of 4.1%. But, are we overstating weight when it comes to conversations about our health? Do we put too much emphasis on the likes of BMI and the numbers we see no the scales? Andrea spoke to listeners to find out. . .

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13.30 3 Mar 2023

“It’s like telling someone with depression to cheer up-it doesn’t work”

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13.30 3 Mar 2023

Tomorrow, March 4th marks World Obesity Day.

It comes as The World Obesity Federation project that 47% of adults in Ireland will be obese by 2035 - with an annual increase in child obesity of 4.1%.

But, are we overstating weight when it comes to conversations about our health?

Do we put too much emphasis on the likes of BMI and the numbers we see no the scales?

Andrea spoke to listeners to find out. . .