One in every five Irish primary school children are overweight or obese – so says a survey conducted by the HSE.   Has childhood obesity become a big problem in society? Is it the fault of parents or society in general? For reaction we were joined on the show by  Gillian McKeith, Nutritionist and Dietetic Specialist, TV Presenter and Author.

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