'Alarming' differences in teens' diet, exercise, and obesity levels

In Ireland 40% of girls from a low-income background eat fruit daily compared to 51% of girls from more well-off backgrounds.

"Alarming” differences in diet, exercise and obesity levels are to found between teenagers from poorer and richer backgrounds across Europe - including Ireland - sparking an inequality epidemic, the World Health Organisation has warned.

The WHO/Europe is urging governments to tackle the problem through changes in food regulations, encouraging active travel and sport, limiting access to fast food around schools and other measures.