Global F&V Newsletter
The Global Fruit and Veg Newsletter (GFVN) is a monthly newsletter published since 2006 * throughout more than 30 countries involved in the promotion of fruit and vegetables consumption worldwide to improve public health. The articles published are scientifically based and come from the literature review. Doing so allows us to disseminate the scientific knowledge outside the box and share the work with more than 10 000 readers from other disciplines (Scientists, health professionals, fruit and vegetable professionals, consumer associations, journalists and general public).
*GFVN replaces the Ifava Scientific Newsletter
« BEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS IN ADOLESCENTS »
Adolescence is a critical time for growth and development. Historically, adolescents generally have very poor diets and low levels of physical activity, which have been associated with increased risk of overweight/obesity and other health problems during adolescence and through adulthood. Healthy behaviors during adolescence can set the stage for positive life-long behaviors and the prevention [...]
« PARENTING PRACTICES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES ON CHILDREN »
The three articles in this edition explore factors which may explain why children eat the foods they do. Khanolkar et al. presents the results from a large scale study in Sweden and concludes that the best predictors of a child’s CVD risk factors (including BMI) are the parents’ diet and exercise. Melbye et al. argue [...]
« HOW TO INCREASE F&V INTAKE IN ADULTS ? »
Several strategies are important for increasing fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption among adults, ranging from access to marketing in stores, worksites, restaurants, the internet, and more. This newsletter highlights a few approaches. Some strategies require new local policies. The successful implementation of local policies that offer greater access to F&V, however, requires consumer support before [...]
« HOW TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO ADOPT A HEALTHIER DIET? »
Children are the future of the world, but if we have to judge the future health level we have a terrible view of the future, based on the actual children’s eating habits. Children nowadays eat a lot of processed foods rich in fat and sugar or salt, while their intake of fruit and vegetables is [...]
« FRUIT AND VEGETABLES CONSUMPTION
AND CIGARETTE SMOKING »
Only connect, E M Forster’s dictum on the complexities of life, applies equally well to public health. Fruit and vegetables bring benefits when part of a balanced diet, a balanced diet is heavily determined by the exercise we take and any health improvements will be severely undermined if we don’t also avoid tobacco, treat alcohol [...]
« FOOD MARKETING TO CHILDREN »
Regulations do change eating behavior Research shows what sells food to kids: cartoons, celebrities, commercials on their favorite television programs, and toys in Happy Meals. This kind of marketing induces kids to want the products, pester their parents for them, and throw tantrums if parents say no. Marketing makes kids think they are supposed to [...]
« PREGNANCY AND NUTRITION »
A better diet during the pregnancy for a healthy baby Obesity is the 21st century disease. This epidemic is mainly attributable to increasingly sedentary lifestyles, overnutrition and junk food. Obesity is posing a growing threat to health in countries worldwide and will be the leading cause of death and disability this century. It has been [...]