Majority unaware of factors leading to obesity

There is an “alarming” lack of knowledge about obesity in this country, according to research from the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP).

A staggering 82% of people do not know the minimum amount of exercise needed for a healthy lifestyle was a 30-minute session three times a week, while 37% said they have become less physically active in recent years.

The vast majority, 97%, are also unaware children under the age of 5 are most at risk of becoming obese.