'Our diet is the issue'; Expert calls for no-fry zones and tough laws to tackle obesity

Public health expert, Dr Margaret Steele, called for more focus on prevention rather than targeting individuals for their own weight. Picture: Cian O'Regan

Obesity should be tackled with social change including no-fry zones and legislation around ingredients in food, a University College Cork expert has said.

Public health researcher, Dr Margaret Steele, claims the food environment can make it extremely challenging for people to eat well.