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Carrefour Foundation – 2014 annual report –
“Information,
education
and prevention
in order to
change bad
eating habits.”
“For several years the people of
Poland have suffered from a number
of food-related disorders that have
as much to do with what they eat
(too much salt, ‘bad’ fats, sugar, etc.)
as with poor eating habits (skipping
meals, snacking, and so on). At the
same time, eating disorders, such
as anorexia and bulimia, are on the
increase among adolescents. This
is having significant effects on public
health. Since 2003, the incidence
of cardiovascular disease, high blood
pressure and Type 2 diabetes has
risen sharply.
According to the World Heath
Organisation (WHO), the number
of people suffering from diabetes
in Poland could reach 2.5 millions
by 2030.
To tackle this trend, our university
runs a number of initiatives targeted
at those most at risk, including
children, adolescents, and the elderly.
Our seminars, thematic workshops
and awareness campaigns aim to
help people appreciate the benefits
of a more balanced diet, to warn
them of the risks of developing
serious eating disorders and to
encourage better prevention.
Private businesses can play a role
too, by passing the message on to
the general public and extending
its outreach and effectiveness.
Meanwhile, targeted scientific
research programmes can help us
understand the eating habits of
consumers and their effects on
the body. This issue is essential for
the health of the entire country.”
SUPPORTING
EDUCATION
School, along with the
family, is a powerful motor
for socialisation from
earliest childhood. By
helping the child to acquire
shared values, it helps to
integrate the individual
within society as well as in
professional life. Those with
a good level of education
are also more aware of
health, hygiene and dietary
issues. Supporting
education means choosing
to be proactive in preventing
risky behaviours, while
giving the younger
generations the best
possible chances in life.
58million
CHILDREN OF PRIMARY SCHOOL
AGE WERE NOT IN SCHOOL IN
2012 ACROSS THE WORLD.
Source :WorldBank.
WARSAWUNIVERSITY
OF LIFESCIENCES
The partnership
with the Carrefour
Foundation makes
it possible to run
workshops for
children and
adolescents aged
7 to 14, as well as
those over 65, in eight
towns in Poland. They
focus on five different
themes: nutrition,
eating, cooking,
food hygiene, and
awareness. These
workshops are run
using food donations
from local Carrefour
stores. Almost
800 beneficiaries
will take part in
this educational
programme. Carrefour
Poland is also going
to be contributing
equipment.
“Private
enterprises have
a role toplay in
spreading the
benefits of the
project.”
Interview with
Krystyna Gutkowska
Professor – SGGW
(WarsawUniversity
of Life Sciences)
POLAND