Nutrition and Physical Activity
Currently in Europe, six of the seven major risk factors for premature death (blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, inadequate intake of fruit and vegetables, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol consumption) are related to the way we eat, drink and move (the factor Left is the snuff). A balanced diet and regular physical activity, while abstaining from smoking, are important factors for promoting and maintaining good health. On the other hand, people with lower incomes and less education are most affected.
Overweight and obesity are increasing at an alarming rate in Europe. Obesity is one of the most serious health problems in Europe because it increases significantly the risk of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, which currently represent the greatest burden of disease and are the leading cause of mortality, both in Europe and worldwide. The increase in childhood obesity is particularly worrying. Factors relating to lifestyle, including diet, eating habits and activity levels and physical inactivity, often acquired in early life. Given that childhood obesity is also closely associated with obesity in adulthood, the early years are the best time to address this problem.
Today, maintain a normal weight is a challenge. The environment in which people live conducive for obesity. Abundant high-calorie foods that are often poor in nutrients, and reduce the needs and opportunities to exercise physical activity, both at work and in leisure time. Food rations are increasing every year, but in reality people need fewer calories by the trend towards sedentary lifestyles.
The European Commission is aware of the seriousness of this problem. Nutrition, physical activity and obesity are key priorities in EU health policy and action program in the field of public health (2008-2013) are assumed.
Currently in Europe, six of the seven major risk factors for premature death (blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, inadequate intake of fruit and vegetables, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol consumption) are related to the way we eat, drink and move (the factor Left is the snuff). A balanced diet and regular physical activity, while abstaining from smoking, are important factors for promoting and maintaining good health. On the other hand, people with lower incomes and less education are most affected.
Overweight and obesity are increasing at an alarming rate in Europe. Obesity is one of the most serious health problems in Europe because it increases significantly the risk of many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, which currently represent the greatest burden of disease and are the leading cause of mortality, both in Europe and worldwide. The increase in childhood obesity is particularly worrying. Factors relating to lifestyle, including diet, eating habits and activity levels and physical inactivity, often acquired in early life. Given that childhood obesity is also closely associated with obesity in adulthood, the early years are the best time to address this problem.
Today, maintain a normal weight is a challenge. The environment in which people live conducive for obesity. Abundant high-calorie foods that are often poor in nutrients, and reduce the needs and opportunities to exercise physical activity, both at work and in leisure time. Food rations are increasing every year, but in reality people need fewer calories by the trend towards sedentary lifestyles.
The European Commission is aware of the seriousness of this problem. Nutrition, physical activity and obesity are key priorities in EU health policy and action program in the field of public health (2008-2013) are assumed.
http://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_determinants/life_style/nutrition/nutrition_es.htm
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