Based on scientific findings regarding dietary imbalances and rising obesity rates, France has implemented a National Nutrition and Health Program over the past three years. This...

Here are the various components of the National Nutrition and Health Program (PNNS) designed for those working in schools: informational resources, support for community-based...

How do the French engage in physical activity, and how much time do they devote to it? This article presents some findings from the 2005 Health Barometer survey conducted by INPES. The...

It is society’s responsibility to encourage people to engage in physical activity and to create more supportive environments. We must give meaning to this activity, which fosters social...

After nearly thirty years, the Kino-Québec program continues to promote physical activity. Safe walking routes for schoolchildren, neighborhoods designed to increase the number of people...

For adolescents, engaging in recreational physical activity has three dimensions—emotional, cognitive, and social—that go far beyond mere motor skills. Any activity is a path to personal...

In addition to addressing individual determinants, population-based interventions (networking, organizational changes, environmental modifications, etc.) can lead to increased physical...

In response to the growing number of people in France living in precarious circumstances—for whom access to food is a major challenge—various initiatives have been implemented. This...

The 2006–2010 National Nutrition and Health Program (PNNS 2) includes a component focused on ensuring access to adequate food for the most disadvantaged.