60 seconds of inspiration with Professor Clodagh O’Gorman, Chair of Paediatrics, Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick, Consultant Paediatrician, University Hospital Limerick.

Childhood obesity in Ireland and in the developed world is one of the biggest challenges we face. Our researchers are working to understand the phenomenon to inform treatment and better public awareness of the issue for children. Obesity impacts a child’s future – ultimately it puts their long-term health as risk.

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Nearly a third of children aged 2 to 15 are overweight or obese and the evidence shows that bad habits stay with them well into adulthood.

Michael Sibert has been to look at how schools, the government and academics are trying to tackle the problem.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines on treating childhood obesity. It recommended pediatricians should evaluate and treat obesity in kids early on to reduce the risk of developing long-term health conditions. Dr. Sandra Hassink of the Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight joined Amna Nawaz for a closer look at the recommendations and the implications.

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Miley Cyrus has sparked controversy for featuring plus-size model Angelina Duplisea in the music video for her single ‘Mother’s Daughter’. Critics have suggested that Angelina’s appearance in the video is glorifying obesity. Angelina debates with Piers and former glamour model Chloe Goodman about whether or not the video sends an unhealthy message or if it’s good for a different body type to be represented.
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Broadcast on 16/07/2019

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