National Dietary Guidelines of Greece for children and adolescents: a tool for promoting healthy eating habits.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Dietary guidelines are an essential policy tool for facilitating optimal dietary patterns and healthy eating behaviours. We report: (i) the methodological approach adopted for developing the National Dietary Guidelines of Greece (NDGGr) for Infants, Children and Adolescents; and (ii) the guidelines for children aged 1-18 years.

Design

An evidence-based approach was employed to develop food-based recommendations according to the methodologies of the WHO, FAO and European Food Safety Authority. Physical activity recommendations were also compiled. Food education, healthy eating tips and suggestions were also provided.

Setting

The NDGGr encompass food-based nutritional and physical activity recommendations for promoting healthy dietary patterns and eating behav

SUBMITTER: Kastorini CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10260517 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature