School Fruit: a healthy start for our children - Promoting School Fruit Schemes in the European Union

15-16 December 2008

• School Fruit: a healthy start for our children - Promoting School Fruit Schemes in the European Union; Day 1
• School Fruit: a healthy start for our children - Promoting School Fruit Schemes in the European Union; Day 2
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» Welcome address

Lars Hoelgaard
Deputy Director General, Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission

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» Healthy habits for a healthy society

Androulla Vassiliou
Commissioner responsible for Health, European Commission

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» Education and diet: its never too early to start!

Jan Fígel
Commissioner responsible for Education, Training, Culture and Youth

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» The position of the European Parliament

Niels Busk
Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur for School Fruit Scheme

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» Reflections from the Presidency

Gilles Pélurson
Deputy Head of Cabinet of Minister Michel Barnier, Presidency of the Council of Ministers for Agriculture

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» "How does the EU School Fruit Scheme fit into the CAP of the future?"

Neil Parish
Member of the European Parliament, Chairman of the Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development

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» Summary

Lars Hoelgaard
Deputy Director General, Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission

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» The effectiveness of school fruit and vegetable schemes - lessons for Europe

Karen Lock
Senior Lecturer in Public Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom

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» The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program in the U.S.: Policy, Best Practices and Benefits

Lorelei DiSogra
Vice President Nutrition, United Fresh Produce Association, USA

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» Question and Answer Session

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