A PUBLIC consultation is underway in Northern Ireland on restricting the promotion of unhealthy foods. “Obesity is one of the biggest public health challenges facing Northern Ireland, with 65% of adults living with obesity or excess weight,” the DoH said in a statement. They include limiting multibuy offers such as 3-for-2 or 2 for £10 on food products deemed unhealthy; restricting where these products can be placed in a supermarket or an online store and restricting free refills of sugar-sweetened soft drinks. “This can lead to a higher chance of obesity and being overweight, which can in turn increase the risk of serious health conditions.” “I encourage stakeholders and wider public to take part in this consultation and share your views to help shape the future of health policy in Northern Ireland.”