Advertisement

Is Childhood Obesity Out Of Control?

One in every five Irish primary school children are overweight or obese – so says a survey cond...

Share this article

08.15 15 Oct 2020


Is Childhood Obesity Out Of Control?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

08.15 15 Oct 2020


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.

Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

   

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.

  

You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.


Read more about

#newstalkbreakfast #newstalkbreakfast #ntbk #newstalkfm Childhood Obesity Gillian Mckeith Newstalk Breakfast Obesity

Related Episodes

Calls for urgent introduction...

00:05:08

Calls for urgent introduction of transport police

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:08


Should hospitality workers hav...

00:05:15

Should hospitality workers have to pay tax on tips?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:15


"No stone" will be l...

00:03:09

"No stone" will be left unturned to secure the release of Gena Heraty

Newstalk Breakfast

00:03:09


Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:10:02

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review 5th August 2025

Breakfast Briefing

00:10:02