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"I sneak treats into my mouth before the kids come in..."

Figures from the Healthy Ireland Survey, funded by the Department of Health, have shown that most...

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17.53 20 Nov 2019


"I sneak treats into my mouth before the kids come in..."


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17.53 20 Nov 2019


Figures from the Healthy Ireland Survey, funded by the Department of Health, have shown that most parents of children and young people under 18 are overweight or obese.

Does the example parents set in the obesity crisis matter?

Catherine Norton is a nutritionist and dietician, while also being a lecturer in the University of Limerick.

And also, Ivan was joined Pat Fitzpatrick, freelance, journalist and also father to two children.  He gave Ivan the true insight into what parents have to do in order to enjoy a treat without feeling guilty in front of the children.


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