As the burden of chronic diseases in European countries has reached considerable proportions, various EU-wide initiatives were launched in an attempt to address the main risky health behaviours linked to non-communicable diseases. Among them, nutrition and physical activity have been identified as major risk factors for a host of chronic conditions and an important target for prevention.
The project intended to enhance the evidence-base for effective and efficient action to tackle diet and physical activity challenges, namely those related to non-communicable diseases in Europe. The overarching goal was to contribute to the promotion of healthy diets and regular physical activity in particular, among vulnerable subpopulations and low socio-economic status groups.