The Public Health Agency (PHA) recently hosted an obesity prevention workshop ‘together let’s prevent childhood obesity’ in Lough Neagh Discovery Centre. The focus of discussions included the French initiative, EPODE – Ensemble Prevenons l’Obesite des enfants’, which has a proven track record of successfully tackling childhood obesity.
Don’t score an own goal by over-indulging during the World Cup
The Public Health Agency has warned that while the World Cup provides the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of great football with family and friends, big sporting events are also the alcohol and snack retailers’ dream, with special promotions and happy hours fuelling the inclination to over-indulge.