Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 2 May 2018
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs
Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed)
9:30 am
Dr. Cathal McCrory:
One can send out a powerful signal to someone by stocking vending machines with wholegrains, nuts, fruit and vegetables. I have visited other European countries where I have seen vending machines that are not populated with crisps, energy bars and chocolate bars but a variety of different items to show people the importance of a balanced diet.