HBSC Trends Report launched

This week the Department of Health launched the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Trends Report. The report presents the findings on indicators of children’s health between 1998 and 2014.

31/05/2017   by Anne Parle  

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Children, Diet, Exercise, Fruit, HBSC, Weight

11.5% of households experiencing food poverty in Ireland

This week the Department of Social Protection published the Social Inclusion Monitor 2015. The report presents the progress towards the national social target for poverty reduction in the Republic of Ireland.

30/05/2017   by Anne Parle  

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Food basket, Food poverty, Survey on income and living conditions

Food skills and diet

Researchers have found that individuals with better food preparation skills had a lower consumption of processed foods.

26/05/2017   by Anne Parle  

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Cooking skills, Diet, Food skills, Processed foods

Healthy Ireland Network

Last week the Healthy Ireland Network was launched by an Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Healthy Ireland.  

22/05/2017   by Anne Parle  

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Healthy Ireland

Obesity among young people in Europe

This week the World Health Organization released a report on the health and well-being of young people in Europe from 2002 to 2014.

18/05/2017   by Anne Parle  

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Childhood obesity, HBSC, Physical activity, Socioeconomic status, Sugary drinks, Sweets, Treat foods
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