How everyday spaces impact obesity
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The environments where we live our lives influence our risk of obesity.
This event will explore how the places and spaces we occupy impact our obesity risk. We will also highlight the programmes and policies aimed at reducing this risk.
Speakers will cover:
- Workplace interventions
- The health benefits of green and blue spaces
- The design of communities and cities that support healthier living
Programme
09.30 am – 09.40 am Welcome and Open
Dr Aileen McGloin, Safefood
09.40 am – 10.00 am Urban Wellness: Advancing Healthy Transport and Green City Initiatives
Charlene Brooks, Belfast Healthy Cities
10.00 am – 10.20 am Embedding a culture of health and wellbeing in Irish Rail
Sharon Daly, Iarnrod Éireann Irish Rail
10.20 am – 10.40 am Green and Blue Spaces for Health and Wellbeing in Ireland
Dr Gesche Kindermann, University of Galway
10:40 am – 11.05 am Questions and answer session
Panel
11.05 am – 11.15 am Closing remarks
Dr Aileen McGloin, Safefood
