🌟Health4EUKids: an excellent finale in Athens!🌟
Some projects are truly worth celebrating and Health4EUKids concluded with an excellent finale in Athens!
The final event, held on November 24, opened a lively dialogue with the public on the global threat of childhood obesity. An issue that touches the whole of Europe and Greece in particular. Childhood obesity is not just a medical problem. It is a multifaceted issue linked to: nutrition • environment • education • inequalities • genetic & social factors.
The discussions focused on: data for Greece & Europe factors leading to obesity important role of breastfeeding equality in prevention role of schools & primary care food policies, regulation & environments with scientific responsible Apostolos Vantarakis and the participation of prominent scientists and organizations, including: E. Magriplis (Agricultural University of Athens), E. Papachatzis (University of Patras), as well as representatives from WHO, UNICEF and the Ministry of Health. Why it matters: The event paved the way for healthier environments, stronger policies and better prevention so that no child is left behind.
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The “HEALTH4EUkids” Joint Action aims to implement health promotion and prevention strategies for child obesity across European countries. It seeks to share best practices and research findings, particularly focusing on the initiatives Grunau Moves from Germany and Smart Family from Finland. The project involves knowledge transfer, cooperation between member states, policy development, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles in families and communities. Its goal is to prevent childhood obesity, increase physical activity and healthy diet, and ensure the sustainability and transferability of successful practices to other member states.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s EU4HEALTH Programme under the Grant Agreement no 101082462