I quote the topic as I found it in the site of the eu. I found it very interesting, perhaps you will also.
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Most Europeans consider themselves to be in good health, but 38% feel they are overweight. These are two of the main results of the latest Eurobarometer on Health, Food and Nutrition presented by the European Commission on 9 November.
The survey reveals that 95% of EU citizens agree that obesity is harmful for health. However, most respondents report feeling trapped in a sedentary life that restricts their attempts to lead a healthy lifestyle.
55% of Europeans think that their weight is about right. 38% of Europeans think that their weight is too high. And more women (44%) than men (32%) consider that they are overweight. The lifestyle of EU citizens, in particular a lack of time, appears to be the main obstacle to healthy eating and exercise.
83% of respondents agree that childhood obesity has increased over the last 5 years. Nine out of ten respondents consider that food advertising and promotion influences children in their food and drink choices.
On physical activity, less than 30% of Europeans carry out "intensive" exercise on a regular basis. Respondents declared that they spend on average just over six hours a day sitting during a normal day. Few Europeans play sport or participate in recreational or leisure activities in an intensive way.
Most Europeans (85%) feel public authorities should play a stronger role in fighting obesity.
The Eurobarometer on Health, Food and Nutrition is available at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/health/ph_publication/eurobarometers_en.htm
Further information: http://europa.eu.int/comm/health/ph_determinants/life_style/nutrition/nutrition_en.htm
Rgds/Kelly B.
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Most Europeans consider themselves to be in good health, but 38% feel they are overweight. These are two of the main results of the latest Eurobarometer on Health, Food and Nutrition presented by the European Commission on 9 November.
The survey reveals that 95% of EU citizens agree that obesity is harmful for health. However, most respondents report feeling trapped in a sedentary life that restricts their attempts to lead a healthy lifestyle.
55% of Europeans think that their weight is about right. 38% of Europeans think that their weight is too high. And more women (44%) than men (32%) consider that they are overweight. The lifestyle of EU citizens, in particular a lack of time, appears to be the main obstacle to healthy eating and exercise.
83% of respondents agree that childhood obesity has increased over the last 5 years. Nine out of ten respondents consider that food advertising and promotion influences children in their food and drink choices.
On physical activity, less than 30% of Europeans carry out "intensive" exercise on a regular basis. Respondents declared that they spend on average just over six hours a day sitting during a normal day. Few Europeans play sport or participate in recreational or leisure activities in an intensive way.
Most Europeans (85%) feel public authorities should play a stronger role in fighting obesity.
The Eurobarometer on Health, Food and Nutrition is available at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/health/ph_publication/eurobarometers_en.htm
Further information: http://europa.eu.int/comm/health/ph_determinants/life_style/nutrition/nutrition_en.htm
Rgds/Kelly B.
