The Irish Heart Foundation today welcomed the Government’s new obesity policy and action plan, A Healthy Weight for Ireland, but warned that any further “implementation paralysis” in tackling the problem would have devastating consequences for the future health of our children. Speaking after the launch of the strategy, Head of Advocacy, Chris Macey, said there were many … [Read more...] about Irish Heart Foundation welcomes obesity strategy but warns against “implementation paralysis”
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Calls for new regulations to restrict digital marketing of unhealthy foods to children
Tough new regulations to protect children’s health by restricting digital marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to them were demanded today (Wednesday June 15) at the launch of a groundbreaking new report for the Irish Heart Foundation exposing the hidden tactics being used to target children online. The study titled Who’s Feeding The Kids Online led by child psychologist … [Read more...] about Calls for new regulations to restrict digital marketing of unhealthy foods to children
Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute launches inaugural Nourish Ireland Week
The Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute (INDI) has launched its inaugural Nourish Ireland Week (From Monday the 9th until Saturday the 14th June 2014) and this year the theme is ‘Improving the nation’s health through Food and Nutrition’ With the recent news that the UK is the third fattest nation in Western Europe and Britain’s women are the most overweight in the … [Read more...] about Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute launches inaugural Nourish Ireland Week
Fried foods may interact with genes to influence body weight, say experts
Chances of obesity twice as likely for individuals at highest genetic risk Research: Fried food consumption, genetic risk, and body mass index: gene-diet interaction analysis in three US cohort studies Editorial: Obesity, genetic risk, and environment Individuals who are genetically predisposed to obesity may be more susceptible to the adverse effects of eating fried … [Read more...] about Fried foods may interact with genes to influence body weight, say experts
Obesity in early 20s curbs chances of reaching middle age
And boosts risks of diabetes, potentially fatal blood clots, and heart attacks Young men who are obese in their early 20s are significantly more likely to develop serious ill health by the time they reach middle age, or not even make it that far, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open. It’s well known that obesity in adulthood poses a risk for diabetes and … [Read more...] about Obesity in early 20s curbs chances of reaching middle age