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EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health Brussels, 14 November2012
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World Diabetes Day:

14 November

Theme 2009-2013: Diabetes Education and Prevention 2012 slogan: Diabetes: Protect our Future Special focus on children and young people Build awareness among children and young people of the warning signs and risk factors for diabetes and that in many cases Type 2 diabetes can be prevented through healthy eating and physical activity

Three key messages:

Access to essential education for everyone The way we live is putting our health at risk People with diabetes face stigma and discrimination
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Health for the EU in 33 success stories

Containing 33 selected projects from different health areas, this booklet presents some meaningful results achieved by the European Unions health programmes. The projects have been funded under the Public Health Programme 20032007 and the Health Programme 20082013. The European Commission proposed in November 2011 a third programme, Health for growth, for the period 20142020. Update of "20 Success Stories" booklet.
For a full list of projects please refer to: http://ec.europa.eu/eahc/projects/database.html 3

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Recent development: Research

SPOTLIGHT PROJECT
Funded by the European Commission's seventh Framework programme Cross-European Research Project: stands for sustainable prevention of obesity through integrated strategies Will systematically define the factors necessary for establishing effective health promotion approaches Multidisciplinary consortium involving 13 organisations in eight European countries:
Belgium, Denmark, France, Hungary, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and the United Kingdom
http://www.spotlightproject.eu/ 4

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Nutrition Research Highlights 5|2012

Let's get moving and off the screen!
The authors of a recently published review examined the associations between screen time, sitting time and risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease. Increased risk was positively associated with screen and sitting time. Scientists suggest that glass shapes that make it difficult to estimate when half of the beverage has been consumed, leading to faster drinking rates. There is good evidence that breakfast consumption is associated with reduced risk of obesity as well as better nutrient intake in children and adolescents, and that breakfast skippers have a higher BMI compared to those who eat breakfast regularly.
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Shaping the glass shapes drinking

Breakfast like a king

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WHO Project: Young and Physically Active

A blueprint by WHO Regional Office Europe for making physical activity appealing to youth Promotion of physical activity has increasingly been recognized as a priority for public health with many countries developing policies and interventions Resource for physical-activity promoters, with a focus on supportive urban environments and settings where children and young people live, study and play.
The full report can be found through this link: http://www.euro.who.int/en/what-we-publish
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European Cardiovascular Disease Statistics 2012 edition

This is the fourth edition of European Cardiovascular Disease Statistics. CVD remains the main cause of death in Europe with very significant differences in mortality rates between countries. The differences are greatest between Northern, Southern and Western European countries and Central and Eastern European Countries. The data presented shows that our efforts to reduce mortality from cardiovascular diseases have been successful. But, there is still work to be done.
The full report can be found through this link http://www.escardio.org/journals/Pages/welcome.aspx
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News from EU Food Policy

Taxing unhealthy foods becomes WHO's top priority pg. 1
Taxes should be used to encourage healthy food and drink choices with the proceeds spent on health promotion, according to a WHO Action Plan.

EU Pledge slated in Commission funded report pg. 6

The EU Pledge on advertising to children is criticised in a project funded by the European Commission, which attacks the nutrient profiles used to define which foods are covered and says the voluntary code is riddled with inconsistencies.

Stakeholders to be interviewed on EU Nutrition Strategy pg. 13

The views - to be gathered from focus groups in mid-November - are likely to be varied; health NGOs are expected to be more critical than the food industry and retailers.

Frieslandcampina joins EU Pledge pg.15

The international dairy company Frieslandcampina has joined the EU Pledge, committing to restrict marketing of unhealthy products to children. For more information: http://www.eufoodpolicy.com/
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IASO Weekly News Brief 4th October 2012

Small amount of exercise can improve mental health of adolescents
Overweight teenagers are at risk of suffering from body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem. A study on the benefits of modest amounts of exercise on mental well-being produces positive results.

Obese children at high risk of cardiovascular disease

Raised blood pressure, increased blood cholesterol density, left ventricular mass and fasting insulin levels were all significantly linked to weight status in children aged 5 to 15 years.

Childhood obesity: are the parents to blame?

Obesity experts say parents are struggling with a multitude of problems when it comes to their child's weight.
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Fresh Times
Information on fruit & vegetable promotional campaigns around Europe and beyond Freshfel Europe - New social media boost for EnjoyFresh initiative.
The association has launched a Youtube channel called Freshfel TV and several videos have already been uploaded.

France / Italy Interfel and Alimos team up for new kids campaign.
The programme will include TV commercials, teaching kits, dietary activities for schools among other actions. In Germany the campaign is taking place in schools and kindergartens with, for example, cooking lessons.
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EU "We care, you enjoy" reaches out to the youngest.

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Regio' Com: Initiatives Guide for the Promotion of Fruit and Vegetables
Published by the AREFLH (Assembly of the European Regions producing Fruit, Vegetables and Plants) Regio' Com is a mine of information and ideas which promotion professionals can draw from in order to create new initiatives to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables The guide is available free online in four languages (French, English, Spanish and Italian) at: areflh.org
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Recent developments Member States

Department of Health for England Responsibility Deal Pledges on Food and Physical Activity
The Responsibility Deal asks businesses, NGOs, local government and charities to work in partnership to help people lead healthier lives. A series of pledges covering food, alcohol, physical activity and health at work have been developed for organisations to sign up to.

Food Pledges
Calorie labelling in the out of home sector Salt reduction - pledge to meet the 2012 salt targets for 80 categories of food** Three salt pledges for caterers - cover kitchen practice, chef training, salt availability, reformulation and procurement Trans fats - pledge to remove artificial trans fats from food Calorie reduction - pledge to help consumers eat fewer calories Fruit and vegetables - pledge to promote consumption of fruit and vegetables to be launched soon. Salt survey results average intakes have fallen by 15% in the UK to 8.1g per day in 2011 down from 9.5g in 2000/1

*http://responsibilitydeal.dh.gov.uk/about/ **https://www.wp.dh.gov.uk/responsibilitydeal/files/2012/01/Salt-Targets-for-Responsibility-Deal.pdf
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Recent developments Member States

Responsibility Deal Pledges on Food and Physical Activity (cont.) Physical Activity Over 220 organisations from the commercial, public and third sector have signed up to encourage and assist people to become more physically active. Partner organisations must sign up to at least one of five pledges:
Communities working within local communities to get people of all ages more active Guidelines promoting and disseminating the revised Chief Medical Officers guidelines on the amount of physical activity we should be getting to benefit health Active Travel promoting and supporting active modes of travel, such as walking and cycling Workplace promoting physical activity within the workplace environment Inclusion tackling the barriers and inequalities that prevent some groups from being more active, such as older people and disadvantaged communities
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Recent developments Member States Actions Regarding Healthy Nutrition in Latvia

In March 2012 Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers were adopted regarding dietary standards in schools, kindergartens, long-term social care institutions and hospitals. Regulations provide that the everyday menu in these institutions should include food products from main food groups. A list of food products are excluded, like French fries, margarine and confectionery containing partially hydrogenated vegetable fats, instant soups, etc. Sausages, frankfurters, dried, smoked, salted meat and fish products, fish fingers, etc. are allowed only if they contain at least 70 % meat or 60 % fish, are low in salt, and do not contain additives or genetically modified ingredients. Amount of salt and sugar in the prepared meal is also limited.

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Newsflash New York Soda Ban (Update)

Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, has proposed a municipal ban on sales of large-size sugary beverages by restaurants, mobile food carts, movie theaters, sports arenas, food carts and delis. Prohibiting these places to sell sugary drinks in servings larger than 16 ounces (or 473 mL). Rule would not apply to lower-calorie drinks, such as water or diet soda, nor to alcoholic beverages or drinks that are more than 50% milk or 70% juice. The proposal was voted on and approved on Sept. 13 at the city Board of Health.
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Newsflash

Canada Proposes a Sodium Reduction Strategy

Legislation introduced in the House of Commons would set sodium-reduction targets for dozens of food categories and would reduce the daily value for sodium from 2,400 to 1,500 milligrams. Lowering sodium intake would save 16,000 Lives, $2 billion (CAD) annually. Most Canadians are consuming two or three times the recommended amount of sodium, and increasing their odds of stroke, heart disease, kidney failure, and premature death"
- Bill Jefferies (CSPI national coordinator)
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Newsflash the evaluation of the EU

School Fruit Scheme published!
This evaluation assesses the implementation and the impact of the EU School Fruit Scheme (SFS) in the first two school years since its start in autumn 2009. The evaluation examines in detail the Scheme's: Implementation
Effectiveness Efficiency and Coherence Relevance

Full text available at: http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/evaluation/market-and-income-reports/school-fruit-scheme-2012_en.htm

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