UCC study: Four gaps found as Ireland struggles in fight against obesity

The new study calls for a reform of Ireland's food environment, including more education and changes to marketing legislation, to help tackle obesity. File picture

Ireland is falling behind in the fight against obesity, a new University College Cork (UCC) report has found.

Findings from the study have led to calls for a reform of Ireland’s food environment, including the introduction of 'no fry zones', enhanced education on food, and changes to food production and marketing.