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

Mr. D.O. O'Connor:

At Laya Healthcare we believe in the importance of instilling healthier habits at a younger age. As a dad, I know the challenges at meal times in the use of technology such as tablets. By embedding healthy attitudes towards nutrition and fitness among families, we will help to combat the challenges of childhood obesity which will ultimately lead to a healthier adult population in the future. Super Troopers is a programme that encourages children and their families to treat health homework with the same importance as traditional homework. By participating in the programme, kids and their families become more active and learn about healthy lifestyles. It is easy for schools to take part. They simply sign up and all materials and literature are provided free of charge.