In the 1970s the average can of soda weighed about six ounces. Nowadays you can buy one weighing 32 ounces or more from 7-11s and
Tag: Obesity
The History of the Big Gulp
In the 1970s the average can of soda weighed about six ounces. Nowadays you can buy one weighing 32 ounces or more from 7-11s and
The State of Ireland’s Health
Earlier this week, the Department of Health in conjunction with Ipsos MBRI launched the Healthy Ireland Survey, an all-encompassing report looking at weight management, diet, mental health
Weight Concerns in the United Kingdom
A recent study by the University College London has come out with some interesting results. Using data collected from over 56,000 people across five decades, researchers
Fat is a workplace issue
Interesting piece from yesterday’s Irish Times about the growing obesity epidemic and how it affects Irish workplaces Fat is a workplace issue.
Where’s the beef? Why are Irish men so much fatter than Irish women?
An interesting take from the Irish Times about Ireland’s current obesity problems. Where’s the beef? Why are Irish men so much fatter than Irish women?.