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Transforming European Food & Drink Policies for Cardiovascular Health

MEP Heart group meeting
24 April 2018 - 12.00 – 14:30
European Parliament Brussels, Room A1G369

The meeting will discuss the upcoming reform of the Common Agriculture Policy, in particular how the future CAP can have a positive impact on promoting healthier nutrition to EU citizens through sustainable agricultural production. Currently chronic diseases impose a high cost to the EU economy – the OECD estimates a cost of at least EUR 115 billion. Yet despite the WHO recommendation for a minimum daily intake of 400g per capita of fruits and vegetables per day, the average consumption level of fresh fruit and vegetables in most Member States is under 400g. By helping EU citizens shifting towards a higher level of consumption of plant-based foods, the CAP can help achieve the uptake of healthy sustainable diets across all Member States.

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The Members of the European Parliament (MEP) Heart Group is a forum which provides MEPs with an opportunity to generate dialogue, outreach and activities at EU and Member State level. It is made up of MEPs who have an interest in promoting measures that will help reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Europe and raise CVD as a priority on the EU political agenda.

CVD is the main cause of death and disability in Europe. In response to this, the European Heart Network (EHN) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) are committed to identifying specific areas of policies and public health interventions which can contribute to preventing avoidable deaths and disabilities from CVD.

The Secretariat of the MEP Heart Group is managed by the European Heart Network and the European Society of Cardiology.

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