Fifth of Irish five-year-olds overweight

A fifth of Irish five-year-olds are overweight or obese, a new study has revealed.

Fifth of Irish five-year-olds overweight

A fifth of Irish five-year-olds are overweight or obese, a new study has revealed.

Weight problems in young children have been linked to the amount of time they spend in front of the television, computers and other electronic devices.

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