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Global F&V Newsletter
The Global Fruit and Veg Newsletter (GFVN) is a monthly newsletter published since 2006 * throughout more than 30 countries involved in the promotion of fruit and vegetables consumption worldwide to improve public health. The articles published are scientifically based and come from the literature review. Doing so allows us to disseminate the scientific knowledge outside the box and share the work with more than 10 000 readers from other disciplines (Scientists, health professionals, fruit and vegetable professionals, consumer associations, journalists and general public).
*GFVN replaces the Ifava Scientific Newsletter
Enjoyment, a lever to encourage fruit and vegetables consumption
Insufficient consumption of fruit and vegetables is a major public health concern. Their health benefits in noncommunicable diseases prevention are largely well-know and proven by scientific evidence. Yet, their intake remains below the WHO recommendations (at least 400 g of fruit and vegetables per day).
Approaches and tools for understanding and adopting healthy sustainable diets
The FAO definition of sustainable diets highlights the need to consider environmental, economic, nutritional, and socio-cultural issues together when designing a sustainable diet.
Fruit and vegetables and mental health: an emerging research topic with multiple pathways
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as a “state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community ».
Are healthy dietary patterns aligned with sustainability?
Food systems have an evident role in both noncommunicable diseases and climate change. A transition toward food production and dietary patterns that have lower environmental impact and better health outcomes is therefore essential.
Social influence in food choices: the good and the bad
The influence of other people on our eating behaviour has been explored for decades. If the person next to you doesn’t fill out their plate, you likely won’t either. When we’re with friends, we tend to choose what they do. This influence has been consistently used as a lever in interventions to encourage people to [...]
Healthcare professionals' role in nutritional care
According to the World Health Organization, health is defined by "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" (WHO Constitution, 1946). Healthy dietary patterns are one of the most important health determinants.
Food security, human health, and sustainability
As the world's population continues to grow, feeding people adequate, healthy food to eliminate hunger and malnutrition is a crucial challenge. This constant demographic growth can be seen as an obstacle to sustainable development and to food security.