Dr Pixie supports calorie counts on menus
Cork doctor and television presenter Dr Pixie McKenna has welcomed the Department of Health's planned calorie count plan but says price is the real issue that needs to be tackled. The requirement that all food service outlets display calorie details on menus is expected to be in place by next year. It's hoped the initiative will help in the fight against obesity with 37% of Irish adults currently classed as overweight. Speaking to RedFM News Dr Pixie McKenna says it's step in the right direction but the cheap availability of unhealthy foods still remains a huge problem: Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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