Dr. Eddie Murphy:

For the past six years we have asked the people of Ireland to follow our leaders on "Operation Transformation" to achieve a healthy weight, increase their physical activity, and improve the quality and length of their lives. We are grateful our current leaders, Monica, Deirdre, Charlotte, Gregg and Gavin, have joined us today. The committee has heard about the problems and "Operation Transformation" is here to identify some solutions.

We believe it is increasingly difficult to be a normal-weight child or adult in Ireland. On behalf of our viewers we would like the committee to consider seven simple changes which can be made to make it more likely for the next generation to have a better chance of avoiding obesity and the damage it does to their bodies and minds. Our presentation is based on the science of psychology, medicine and sport.