One in six school children classed as overweight or obese, research shows

It is according to a new national nutrition survey of primary school children in Ireland.

One in six school children classed as overweight or obese, research shows
Wed, 11 Sep, 2019 - 11:21
Digital Desk staff

One in six school children is classified as overweight or obese however levels have stabilised in recent years, especially in girls.

That is according to a new national nutrition survey of primary school children in Ireland.

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