A Healthy Weight for Ireland

In September, the Irish Government launched 'A Healthy Weight for Ireland: Obesity Policy and Action Plan 2016 - 2025'.  This ten year plan responds to the rising levels of obesity in the Republic of Ireland, with 1 in 4 children and 6 in 10 adults now being overweight or obese.  The policy sets out what are known as the 'Ten Steps Forward’.  These aim to reverse the current obesity trend, prevent complications associated with obesity, and reduce the overall burden for individuals, their families and the health system.  You can find out more at: http://health.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/A-Healthy-Weight-for-Ireland-Obesity-Policy-and-Action-Plan-2016-2025.pdf