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RZ_Idefics-Flyer_englisch:RZ_Idefics-Flyer_englisch 13.03.2007 18:05 Uhr Seite 1 In this study we don’t only want to observe but we actively stand up for an improvement – with a multitude of health promotion activities in the participating regions. www.idefics.eu Analysis Important surveys and physical examinations are foreseen for different time intervals during the study in the participating regions. Only in this way we can analyse, interpret and introduce the achieved effects into the intervention programme in the best possible manner. And we can learn for the future, what is best for the health of children. Diet A major emphasis in the IDEFICS Study is on the quality of the diet as one of the main contributors to a healthy future for our children. We will develop new tools for assessing the children’s diet in order to study variations in different European cultures and to identify key elements that need further attention for improvement. In addition, innovative methods will be applied to learn how children’s dietary habits and food preferences can be influenced positively, both by Education direct actions towards children and their parents, as well as through Making the right choices for nutrition and physical activity is a key indirect initiatives aimed at facilitating the adoption of a healthy element for a healthy lifestyle. This process of making choices starts diet on the household level. already in early childhood. Individual knowledge and motivation on one hand, and an environment “inviting” us to make healthy choices on the other hand, help us to learn healthy living. In the IDEFICS Study we will focus on these two areas. We will develop a strategy to improve knowledge and positively stimulate attitudinal changes in children and their parents. At the same time, initiatives will be taken aimed at making the environment (schools, kindergarten, private and public leisure time facilities, etc.) more “healthy-lifestyle-friendly”. Monitoring At the beginning of the Study, we will collect data on overweight in children in an IDEFICS database from most participating European countries. This is important to ensure an adequate preparation and a quality control for the following surveys and examinations. The health promotion activities will also be compared with other regions, Exercise where no IDEFICS programme is employed – in this way the results In addition to an unbalanced diet, a lack of physical activity is one and achievements can be compared directly of the main driving forces in the development of overweight and related disorders in children. In the context of the IDEFICS Study, routine initiatives for exercise promotion will take place. By promoting this in kindergartens and schools, we can enhance a healthy consciousness for the body. +49 (0)421-5 95 96 12 Questions? Information? www.idefics.eu 17.000 children between 2 and 10 years in Europe [email protected] Study participants: Germany and small and medium-sized Email: 28359 Bremen 23 renown research institutes enterprises in 11 EU countries Linzer Str. 10 Study centres: Social Medicine (BIPS) 5 years University of Bremen (UNIHB) Prevention Research and Study duration: Prof. Wolfgang Ahrens September 2006 Bremen Institute for Contact: Start of IDEFICS Study: Country, where only a survey will be carried out: Greece Countries, where complementary research is taking place: Denmark, France, Great Britain Sixth Framework Programme The information in this document reflects the authors’ view and not necessarily that of the European Commission and is provided as is. This Study is supported by a financial contribution by the European Commission, Contract No. 016181 (FOOD). year olds. It is co-ordinated by and lifestyle factors of 2 to 10 gating diet, social determinants scale European study investi- The IDEFICS Study is a large- approaches for a healthier diet develop new and innovative related disorders. We will influencing overweight and research of different factors The study focuses on the We will propose guidelines for and gender specific aspects. nal, cultural, social, biological taking into consideration regio- habits of children in Europe quo of dietary and lifestyle We will describe the status- with psycho-social stress. on different methods for coping increasing physical exercise and ving the diet of children, on focus on examining and impro- and schools, in which we will programme in kindergartens The basis is an intervention your readiness to watch care - What we need is your interest, parents. gartens and especially from the help from the schools and kinder- the help of all people involved – like IDEFICS, can only work with Obviously, a large-scale Project, How can you help? Countries, where survey and intervention are carried out: Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, Spain What does broccoli taste like? Many children say they do not like certain vegetables and will not eat them. But in reality, the majority of 2 to 10 year olds don't know what many vegetables taste like – because they have never tried them. The result of an unhealthy diet and a lack of exercise can be observed everywhere – every 5th child in Europe is distinctly overweight. The consequences for health are serious. How do we want to the Bremen Institute for Pre- and physical fitness of children researchers and policy makers fully and your engagement. What is our goal? vention Research and Social in Europe by teaching both, that demonstrate future ways Only the wish to understand What do we want? Medicine, University of Bremen, parents and children to raise for an effective and efficient Who are we? in Germany. In total, 23 renown their awareness for the problem accomplish this? research institutes located in health can improve the future of our children. prevention of overweight in children. of overweight and obesity. IDEFICS Identification and prevention of Dietary- and lifestyle-induced health EFfects In Children and infantS participating. 11 different EU-countries are - an educative game as well as other selected material that can be employed in many European countries. - an illustrated poster to be adopted in elementary school classes - a cookery and activity book in various European languages Within the IDEFICS Study special educative material will be developed. These shall ensure a child-oriented approach to the topic. The participating countries Seite 3 18:05 Uhr 13.03.2007 RZ_Idefics-Flyer_englisch:RZ_Idefics-Flyer_englisch