January 25, 2017.
Better food for a healthier lifestyle and better respect for the environment. It is with this objective in mind that ANSES has just published its food consumption benchmarks for the French population.
Fight against chronic diseases through better nutrition
The diet of the French changes over time and their nutritional needs. Global warming and sustainability issues are all criteria that must be observed to establish food consumption benchmarks for the French population.. It is in this sense that the National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) has just published, Tuesday, January 23, a report which will serve as a basis for the development of the National Program. health nutrition (PNNS).
In this publication, ANSES draws inspiration from recent studies on the role of diet on the appearance of certain pathologies and gives indications to cover the nutritional needs of all, while preventing the risks of chronic diseases associated with the consumption of certain food groups. This study marks, according to ANSES, “ds strong changes with regard to previous recommendations “. The authors of this report favor foods that have not yet fully entered French consumption patterns, while others are still too much eaten today.
Legumes, whole grains
This work relates in particular on a reinforced and regular consumption of legumes, the need to favor the least refined cereal products, as well as the interest in promoting the consumption of vegetable oils rich in alpha-linolenic acid, such as rapeseed and walnut oils.
” The consumption of fruits and vegetables remains crucial and must be reinforced by favoring vegetables. […] the consumption of sugary drinks (such as soda or fruit juice) should be less than one glass per day “, Notes ANSES, which also insists on” the need to significantly reduce the consumption of so that it does not exceed 25 g per day. The consumption of meat excluding poultry should not exceed 500 g per week. “, while ” the interest of twice-weekly consumption of fish, including fatty fish is reaffirmed “.
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