Professors back no fry zone campaign for schools

Obesity experts have backed a campaign to create “no fry zones” around schools to keep fast-food outlets away from children.

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland’s policy group on obesity says the initiative could play an important role in protecting children’s health.

Prof Donal O’Shea and Prof Catherine Hayes, who jointly chair the group, say planning regulations should prohibit fast-food outlets from opening up within 400m of schools, parks, or playgrounds.