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New programme to revolutionise PE classes

The Irish Heart Foundation and DCU have launched a new schools-based PE programme

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Obesity News   |   3rd Oct 2018

Children need structure to get active

Children who are given free choice over how to spend their leisure time are more inclined to choose a sedentary task

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Heart News   |   27th Sep 2018

Over 38 million children under 5 are overweight or obese

Taking Action on Childhood Obesity

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Policy News   |   26th Sep 2018

Study finds high levels of sugar in some yogurts

Study reveals high level of sugars in some supermarket yogurts

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Nutrition News   |   19th Sep 2018

Sugar tax must be ringfenced to tackle childhood obesity

Irish Heart Foundation pre-budget submission 2019

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Policy News   |   6th Sep 2018

Ireland should ban sale of energy drinks to children

Ireland should ban sale of energy drinks to children

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Policy News   |   30th Aug 2018

Inaction on code of practice for junk food ads criticised

Delay in implementing code of practice for junk food advertising criticised

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Policy News   |   14th Aug 2018

Parents unite against pester power

The Irish Heart Foundation's Parents Jury fights childhood obesity

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Policy News   |   13th Aug 2018

Junk food companies should not sponsor sport events

Concerns raised about new National Sports Policy

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Policy News   |   13th Aug 2018

Mothers fail to recognise obesity in their children

Mothers fail to recognise obesity in their children

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Obesity News   |   7th Aug 2018

Children bombarded by junk food ads during World Cup

Children watching the 2018 World Cup on Irish television were bombarded by almost 1,400 junk food ads

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Policy News   |   17th Jul 2018

Ban vending machines from schools -report

New Oireachtas report makes recommendations aimed at tackling childhood obesity.

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Policy News   |   11th Jul 2018

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