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Nutrition, physical activity, obesity section 4
median BMI for adult populations should be in the range of 21 to 23 kg/m 2 , while the goal for
individuals should be to maintain a BMI in the range of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m 2 .
(WHO, Global Status Report on non-communicable diseases, 2010).
EUROPEAN POLICIES FOR NUTRITION AND THE REDUCTION OF OBESITY
WHO European Action Plan for Food and Nutrition Policy 2007-2012
Four main health challenges:
• diet-related NCDs;
• obesity in children and adolescents;
• micronutrient deficiencies;
• foodborne diseases.
Six priority actions are recommended:
1. supporting a healthy start - dealing with infant and young child nutrition;
2. ensuring safe, healthy and sustainable food supply;
3. providing comprehensive information and education to consumers;
4. implementing integrated actions to promote physical activity, control alcohol, ensure a
safe water supply;
5. strengthening nutrition and food safety in the health sector; and
6. monitoring and evaluation.
About dietary guidelines these are the main WHO’s recommendations:
• daily needs of energy, vitamins and minerals are met, but energy intake is not excessive;
• consumption of fruit and vegetables is over 400 g per day;
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