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.

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

What? A webinar (in English) announcing EUFIC’s pan-European consumer research results on in-store behaviour, understanding and use of nutrition information on food labels, and nutrition knowledge.

When? Wednesday 5 November at 11:00 - 12:30 hours (CET) / 10:00 - 11:30 hours (GMT)

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

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

In un'intervista con EUFIC Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle, Direttore Esecutivo dell'European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), spiega il ruolo dell'agenzia e le attività attuali, inoltre prende in considerazione la sfida della gestione della sicurezza alimentare in Europa.

Living longer healthier lives through increased physical activity

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

In the second of two interviews recently recorded 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 interviews recently recorded 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/

La Commissione Europea cerca azione in risposta al Libro Bianco sulla nutrizione (podcast)

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

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Robert Madelin, Direttore Generale della DG SANCO della Comisione Europea, parla all'EUFIC in una intervista sulle implicazioni del Libro Bianco sugli aspetti sanitari connessi all'alimentazione, al sovrappeso e all'obesità e di ciò che si può aspettare nei prossimi mesi.

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La Commissione Europea cerca azione in risposta al Libro Bianco sulla nutrizione (vodcast)

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

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2° anniversario della Piattaforma d’azione europea sulla dieta, l’attività fisica e la salute

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

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Per celebrare il secondo anniversario della Piattaforma d’azione europea sulla dieta, l’attività fisica e la salute, Robert Madelin, Direttore Generale per la salute pubblica e la protezione dei consumatori (DG SANCO) della Commissione Europea parla francamente ad EUFIC sui risultati conseguiti, su ciò che potrebbe essere migliorato e sul ruolo della Piattaforma UE nelle future politiche UE. (Disponibile in inglese)

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

Tendenze dei consumatori globali nei confronti delle informazioni nutrizionali delle etichette dei prodotti alimentari

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

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I consumatori sono a conoscenza delle quantità di cibo che devono mangiare? Sono al corrente del contenuto energetico degli alimenti che mangiano? E quanti di loro leggono le informazioni nutrizionali presenti sulle etichette degli alimenti; e quanti di quelli che le leggono comprendono realmente il significato di tali informazioni, facendone un corretto utilizzo nella scelta degli alimenti più opportuni?

The European Food Information Council: Intervista con Robert Madelin, DG SANCO

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

In un'intervista con EUFIC, Robert Madelin parla dei principali successi ad oggi ottenuti dalla Piattaforma europea d’azione sulla dieta, l’attività fisica e la salute, e descrive le priorità chiave per il futuro. (Disponibile in inglese)

Gestire la dolcezza

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

L’uomo, fin dalla sua nascita, ama i sapori dolci. In occasione di una conferenza scientifica tenutasi a Bruxelles nel mese di giugno 2006, la dottoressa Josephine Wills ha chiesto a diversi scienziati europei come la gente potesse includere lo zucchero in un’alimentazione sana. (Disponibile in inglese)