The prevalence in Romania of overweight, including obesity, among seven-year-old children is 27.5%, while among eight-year-olds it is 32%, according to a study conducted by the National Public Health Institute (INSP). With the support of the county public health directorates, in partnership with the county school inspectorates, the National Public Health Institute carries out an assessment of the nutritional status of primary school children aged 6-10 under the National Programme for Health