Action needed now in tackling obesity problem or else, warns Irish Heart Foundation

Any further “implementation paralysis” in tackling Ireland’s obesity problem will have devastating consequences for the future health of its children, the Irish Heart Foundation has warned.

The Healthy Weight for Ireland plan covers the 10-year period to 2025 and sets targets to be achieved.

Chris Macey, head of advocacy at the Irish Heart Foundation, said the plan contains multiple measures to tackle obesity.