Programmes to prevent childhood overweight and obesity, which focus on modification of dietary behaviour, increasing physical activity or reducing sedentary behaviour, have been underway for a number of years in countries all over the world. Encouraging results have provided useful data for the development of future initiatives. This is the second in a series of articles discussing current research on the prevention of childhood obesity.

As levels of overweight and obesity in European children continue to rise, it is generally agreed that preventive action is needed urgently. However, there is still much debate over when and how to introduce interventions and what precise measures should be used. Here are some of the considerations

Although it is often not recognised, susceptibility to foodborne illness increases with age. Thus, food safety is a particular concern for the elderly.

While women have to deal with pregnancy and osteoporosis, men have their own health concerns. Here are three of the common male problems along with nutrition tips to help to prevent them.

For many women, running a home, bringing up children and taking care of elderly relatives, as well as working outside the home, can influence their physical and mental well-being. Ensuring good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can contribute significantly to women's health throughout their lives.

In each phase of our life we have specific dietary needs. Prof. Peter J. Aggett of the Lancashire Postgraduate School of Medicine and Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK, looks at an important moment in our life: when we start to eat our first solid foods.

Research is beginning to show just how vital a role mothers play in passing on good eating habits to their children; especially their daughters.

The United Nations has declared 1999 as the year of the Elderly. In this context, let's have a look at nutrition and the elderly.

The influence of an abundant and safe food supply as well as the promotion of better public health is recognised as contributing to increased life expectancy. Those aged over 80 form the fastest growing segment of the population.