The European Food Information Council

Consumer perception of nutrition and health claims

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The latest Regulation by the European Commission on nutrition and health claims on foods has now been adopted and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is currently assessing numerous potential claims for their scientific substantiation. In a podcast interview, EUFIC spoke with Prof. Klaus Grunert and Prof. Wim Verbeke, two renowned experts in consumer research, about how consumers perceive different claims in different product contexts.

Overcoming the barriers to physical activity

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100

In June 2009, the Conference of the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity took place in Cascais, Portugal. The conference gathered experts from around the globe to discuss effective interventions for the control of obesity and other diseases related to poor diet and inactivity. In a podcast interview, EUFIC spoke with Dr. Mikael Fogelholm, Director of the Health Research Unit at the Academy of Finland, about what keeps people from being physically active and how those barriers could be overcome.

International Expert Meeting on Health Significance of Fat Quality of the Diet

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100

An international expert meeting, focusing on the "Health significance of fat quality of the diet", took place in Barcelona on 1^st and 2^nd February 2009. This podcast gathers the feedback of three key experts who actively participated in this meeting and represent the viewpoints of governmental organisations, science communicators and academics.

4th Anniversary of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100

To mark the fourth anniversary of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health, Robert Madelin, Director General for Health and Consumers (DG SANCO) of the European Commission speaks to EUFIC about the maturation of this multi-stakeholder platform, the power of co-operative voluntarism, with accelerated outputs to address nutrition and health issues in Europe.

HELENA study announces its final research results

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0100

In an interview with EUFIC, coordinator of the EU-funded HELENA study, Professor Luis Moreno of the University of Zaragoza (Spain), outlines the key findings from this groundbreaking research programme.

Food labels – Who reads them? Do they understand them?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0100

EUFIC announces the results of its pan-European consumer research on in-store behaviour, understanding and use of nutrition information on food labels, and nutrition knowledge.

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0100

In an interview with EUFIC, Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle explains the agency’s role and current activities, and considers the challenges of managing food safety in Europe.

Living longer healthier lives through increased physical activity

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100

In the second of two podcasts recorded recently at the Second International Conference on Physical Activity & Public Health (ICPAPH) in Amsterdam, EUFIC spoke with Professors Nick Wareham and Ken Fox about the important part that physical activity can play in reducing the risk of chronic diseases and increasing mental well-being.

The consequences of sedentary lifestyles & why we should be physically active

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 +0100

In the first of two podcasts recorded recently at the Second International Conference on Physical Activity & Public Health (ICPAPH) in Amsterdam, EUFIC spoke with Professors Steven Blair and Stuart Biddle about the impact of sedentary lifestyle behaviours and the conducive environments that support inactivity. Professor Blair details the risk associated with cardiovascular disease whilst Professor Biddle focuses on inactivity amongst Europe’s adolescents.

Food in Action Conference, November 29th and 30th 2007 - Podcast

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100

Food in Action 2007 looks at the motivational and behavioural aspects of obesity. Starting with how food choice develops in a young age, through consumer’s attitudes and behaviour towards food label information, Food in Action 2007 investigates the influence of the environment and the importance that psychological aspects play in the onset of obesity in an early age. Finally, the important role of physical activity in energy balance is tackled, together with ongoing initiatives and programmes aiming at finding solutions.

All conference presentations will be audio recorded and made available as a podcast or download after the event.

http://www.focusbiz.co.uk/conferences/foodinaction/

European Commission seeks action in response to their Nutrition White Paper (podcast)

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:00:00 +0100

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Robert Madelin, Director General of the European Commission’s DG SANCO, discusses in his latest interview with EUFIC, the implications of the EU White Paper on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity related health issues and what can be expected in the months ahead.

European Commission seeks action in response to their Nutrition White Paper (vodcast)

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:00:00 +0100

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2nd Anniversary of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:00:00 +0100

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In celebration of the second anniversary of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health, Robert Madelin, Director General for Public Health and Consumer Protection (DG SANCO) of the European Commission speaks frankly to EUFIC about what has been achieved, what could be improved and the role of the EU Platform in future EU policy making.

(This podcast was produced by www.focusbiz.co.uk)

Global Consumer attitudes to nutrition information on food labels

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0100

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Do consumers around the world know how much they should be eating? Do they know the energy content of the foods they eat? Do consumers read the nutrition information on label, do they understand what it means, and do they use it when choosing foods?

The European Food Information Council: Interview with Robert Madelin, DG SANCO

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 12:00:00 +0100

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In this interview with EUFIC's Director General, Dr. Josephine Wills, Robert Madelin explains the important role that the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health plays in the overall Public Health strategy for Europe.

Managing sweetness

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:00:00 +0100

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People are born liking the sensation of sweetness. At a scientific conference in Brussels in June 2006, Dr. Josephine Wills asked a number of European scientists how people can manage sweetness as part of a healthy diet.