The Nutrition and Health Foundation will hold their fifth Annual Seminar titled ‘Obesity – Where do we stand and where do we go from here?’ on Wednesday 19th September in the Gibson Hotel, The Point Village, Dublin 1. Typical attendees include healthcare professionals, nutritionists and dietitians, scientists, food producers, academics and policy-makers and this free event … [Read more...] about The NHF will hold their fifth Annual Seminar titled ‘Obesity – Where do we stand and where do we go from here?’
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Physical Inactivity Costing Ireland Estimated €1.6 Billion Per Year
VHI Healthcare says growing problem of obesity hitting health finances hard Physical inactivity is estimated to cost Ireland €1.6 billion per year and this will grow further unless the problem is dealt with, Dr. Muireann Cullen, Manager of the Nutrition and Health Foundation (NHF) told delegates at the organisations third annual conference entitled ‘Obesity: A Life Cycle … [Read more...] about Physical Inactivity Costing Ireland Estimated €1.6 Billion Per Year
Shop Smart, Cook Smart, Eat Smart – NHF Eat Smart Week 19th-25th April
In current times, families are faced with reduced disposable income through wages cuts, redundancy and increased taxes. The Nutrition & Health Foundation (NHF) is asking people to use this as an opportunity to shop smart, cook smart and eat smart together in order to establish a healthy diet for life for all the family starting with Eat Smart Week (19th – 25th April). This … [Read more...] about Shop Smart, Cook Smart, Eat Smart – NHF Eat Smart Week 19th-25th April
Make Childhood Obesity the No.1 Health Priority for 2010
Make Childhood Obesity the No.1 Health Priority for 2010 urges the Nutrition and Health Foundation. 10,000 more Irish kids set to become obese this year There are plenty of statistics available that prove child obesity in Ireland has reached epidemic levels. Current figures show that 300,000 children are overweight or obese in Ireland with the number set to grow by 10,000 … [Read more...] about Make Childhood Obesity the No.1 Health Priority for 2010
27% of Irish consumers never read food labels
Get to grips with food labeling and the recommended daily calorie intake with the help of The Nutrition and Health Foundation - 27% of Irish consumers never read food labels It is further apparent from last night’s episode of Operation Transformation, that Irish people do not understand food labeling and its importance or are aware of the recommended daily calorie intake. … [Read more...] about 27% of Irish consumers never read food labels