Study expresses renewed concern about youth obesity

New research has reportedly found that the average Irish kid is now four stone heavier than his grandfather was at the same age.

Study expresses renewed concern about youth obesity

New research has reportedly found that the average Irish kid is now four stone heavier than his grandfather was at the same age.

Reports this morning say a study by UCC has found that the average 14-year-old now weighs around 9.5 stone, compared to 5.5 stone in the late 1940s.

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