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Why is childhood obesity so high?

UNICEF has released a new report looking at global diabetes. The report shows 1 in 5 primary scho...

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12.33 10 Sep 2025


Why is childhood obesity so high?


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12.33 10 Sep 2025


UNICEF has released a new report looking at global diabetes. The report shows 1 in 5 primary school children are overweight or obese in Ireland, with the figure rising to 1 in 4 in DEIS schools, where children are more likely to experience socio-economic disadvantages.

With the cost of living on the rise and technology for children more prevalent than ever, how do we tackle this problem?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Dietician Sarah Keogh, Teacher John Sharpson, Content Creator & Personal Trainer Natalie Lennon and more.


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