Dr. Grace O'Malley:

Our action policy is excellent, so the committee should examine the policies that are available. That is important for implementation. The committee should link with the European Association for the Study of Obesity and the World Obesity Federation, which have considerable European and international experience of what are the low-hanging fruit that governments can pick. It can seem like there is too much to do.

Prevention and treatment must go together. We must look after children who are already obese and give them what they need to prevent progression. These are the kids with a red flag over their heads who will cost the health service more. There must also be prevention efforts. I agree with a sugar tax, but the provision of water is a significant factor and is included in the obesity policy. There should be an option in schools to drink from water fountains and to make that the norm. Often, we meet families for which the idea of drinking water is-----