Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 2 May 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed)

9:30 am

Dr. Cathal McCrory:

One can send out a powerful signal to someone by stocking vending machines with wholegrains, nuts, fruit and vegetables. I have visited other European countries where I have seen vending machines that are not populated with crisps, energy bars and chocolate bars but a variety of different items to show people the importance of a balanced diet.

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