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
“HOW TO IMPROVE F&V CONSUMPTION AT SCHOOL?”
Growing evidence has shown that low consumption of fruits and vegetables (F&V) is associated with the risk of some chronic diseases, particularly obesity. Prevention efforts need to include early interventions to increase F&V consumption of children. Several international studies have shown that school intervention early in childhood is of major importance and that both school [...]
“HOW F&V COULD BE BENEFICIAL FOR HEALTH?”
A high intake of fruits and vegetables (F&V) is a strong determinant of health and results in a low risk for cardiovascular diseases and some forms of cancer. Scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of F&V is primarily derived from epidemiological studies. What is missing is a profound understanding of the bioactive constituents in F&V, [...]
“FROM THE 2008 WCRF POLICY REPORT”
In 2007 the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) published the Second Expert Report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective. This report is the most current and comprehensive analysis of the literature on diet, physical activity and cancer. It includes 10 recommendations [...]
“COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTIONS”
Improving healthy nutrition at the workplace: Why are we so behind in France? The implementation of Worksite Health Programs in France is the responsibility of individual employers, as per the national labour law and as a result of a long social history. This translates as priority to OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) approach and poorly [...]
UNIVERSITY FOOD CHOICES
The three papers in this issue of the Ifava newsletter provide an interesting perspective on the dietary behaviour of university students and point to possible explanations and ways of improving health behaviours. The results in the first paper regarding a cohort of German students provide further evidence of the poor lifestyle habits already observed in [...]
CAROTENOIDS : ELDERLY HEALTHY DIET MARKER
Incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer increases with aging. Preventive strategies are of utmost importance for healthy aging and quality of life. Among them, the reduction in oxidative damage appears to be an important strategy to reduce cancer and cardiovascular disease mortality. Carotenoids are known to be powerful anti-oxidants and may be good candidates to [...]
F&V CONSUMPTION AMONG MIGRANTS
Immigrants form vital elements of the economy and broaden cultural diversity in the host country. They promote economic development and social change by integrating within the host culture, often by modifying their lifestyle and food habits. Many immigrants belong to low socio-economic groups and are employed in low-paid jobs with irregular and shift work, and [...]