The aim of the workshop is to highlight current interventions to tackle obesity on the island of Ireland and further afield.

The Community Food Initiatives Programme aims to improve the availability and accessibility of healthy food for low-income groups at a local level using a community development approach.

The aim of this workshop was to focus on the key role of physical activity in tackling overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland. The workshop highlighted policy, research and practice issues relating to physical activity and facilitated the sharing and transfer of information.

This workshop discussed best practice and the challenges in communication in relation to obesity. Download key presentation on communication from mass media and new media.