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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.
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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.
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Questions? Information?
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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
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