Statistics in France:
 
In 2004 the life expectancy surpassed 80 years (76,7 and 83,3 years for men and women repsectively) which is 10 months greater than in 2002(source Ined). Obesity affected 11,3% of adults in 2003, which signifies 5,4 million adults suffering from obesity (a body mass index greater than 30) and 14,4 million adults that are overweight (IMC between 25 and 30).
 
The prevelance in children surpassed 2.4% in 1990 and 3.9% in 2001. The direct/indirect cost of illnesses related to obesity or overweight was evaluated betwween 2-7% of the national health budget (source ANC 2005.)
 
The AFSSA has set a goal to reduce the consumption of monosaccharose by 25% (20g/day) in the next five years.
 
Advice:
 
Fruits and vegetables at least 5 times a day
Dairy products: 3 times per day
Starch at each meal
Meat, fish, egg:1 to2 times per day
Limit fat intake
Limit sugar intake
Limit salt intake
Water: at will during and between meals
Physical activity equivalent to 30 minutes of power walking
 
Physical Activity
 
A daily physical activity is important to maintain good health. Set yourself a goal that motivates you to do physical activity. For example:
- Walk to the market, to work, walk your children to school or use a bicycle.
- Select a market known for quality products even if its located on a distance. Shopping may take a little longer, but selecting products of quailty will a direct impact on your health.
- Make sure to take walks with friends and/or families in your neighbourhood, in the forest or in the countryside.
- Do not forget that for children desk-bound activities shold be limited (i.e. TV, computer).
 
SUCVIA: The new way to sweeten naturally without calories
SUCVIA is sold in powder form. It is intended for sweeting soft drinks, coffes, thes, infusions, diary products, non sweetened cereal, fruit stew, jams, fruit salads etc.
SUCVIA can also be used for cream desserts, tartes and other pasteries.
Keep in mind to always sweeten to your conveniance.