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The relationship between physical activity and oral health.
In France, 89% of people aged 15 to 75 engage in physical activity or sports (1). While such activity plays a key role in maintaining and improving public health, it can have negative...
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A study demonstrates the value of distributing fruits and vegetables through food aid.
A team of researchers studied the distribution of fruits and vegetables to people in precarious situations through food assistance programs. Most of these individuals would not consume...
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Nutrition policy: Taking drastic measures is essential for citizens and our healthcare system.
The rise in overweight and obesity rates among the population appears to have leveled off in recent years, though significant disparities remain based on socioeconomic status. Public...
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Physical Activity: A Key to Boosting Self-Esteem Among Juvenile Detainees [Interview].
At the Villepinte Detention Center, in addition to regularly monitoring young inmates through individual interviews and socio-educational workshops, the educators offer them the...
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Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behavior: A Profile of Adolescents.
The Health and Nutrition Barometer published in 2004 by INPES provides an overview of the eating habits and physical activity levels of adolescents aged 12 to 17. In general, they eat...
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Making Physical Activity Meaningful for Young People [Feature Introduction].
The promotion of physical and sports activities is increasingly seen as synonymous with health promotion. But are physical activities really that beneficial to young people’s health?...
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Overweight, obesity, and diets.
Obesity and overweight, which continue to rise in France as in all industrialized countries, are a cause for concern among healthcare professionals. The INPES 2002 Health and Nutrition...
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Young People, Nutrition, and Physical Activity.
Although children and adolescents demonstrate a good understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet, their food choices are primarily guided by their personal preferences. Furthermore,...
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Promoting physical activity for the health of older adults.
Professor Daniel Rivière coordinates the working group on "Physical and Sports Activities for Older Adults." In January 2014, he submitted his report to the government and put forward a...
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Creating an environment more conducive to physical activity. [Interview]
Physical activity slows down the aging process. For patients with cystic fibrosis, it improves their lung capacity and their ability to fight off lung infections. According to the WHO, a...