PDF Ebook Health, food and physical activity
Unbalanced diet and physical inactivity have severe consequences for the health and quality of life of the individual and pose a serious economic threat to welfare in the Nordic societies. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing in all the Nordic countries. There is also increasing evidence that an unbalanced diet and physical inactivity contribute to inequality in health.
Many Nordic citizens do not follow the official recommendations on diet and physical activity. A large number of citizens have a much too low intake of fruits and vegetables, have a too low intake of fish, and consume a diet too rich in fat, especially saturated fat. Children and youth have an intake of sugar that is well above the recommended level. About 50% of the population does not meet the recommendations regarding daily physical activity. The number of overweight adults now exceeds 40% and the number of overweight children is increasing and now corresponds to around 15–20%.
Contents
Statement by the Nordic Council of Ministers
Summary
1. An unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and overweight in the Nordic countries
- 1.1 An unhealthy diet
1.2 Physical inactivity
1.3 Overweight
1.4 A social gradient to an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and overweight
1.5 Major areas of concern
2. A basis for a common Nordic policy
- 2.1 Nordic values and principles
2.2 Current Nordic cooperation and “Nordic added value”
3. Nordic ambitions
4. Areas of priority – and Nordic cooperation
- 4.1 Children and youth
4.2 Healthier choices made easier for all
4.3 Targeted action
5. A common Nordic monitoring
6. Laying the ground for the development of best practice
7. Reinforced cooperation on scientific research
8. Follow-up on the Nordic Plan of Action
Resumé (dansk).
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