A high-level conference on "Nutrition and Physical Activity from Childhood to Old Age: challenges and opportunities" was held in Athens from February 25-26 as part of the Greek EU Presidency.

The conference focused on nutrition and physical activity during childhood and old age, including issues such as childhood obesity, policies to tackle diet-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDS), and public health issues with a focus on the underprivileged, as well as scientific considerations for the formulation of strategies within the EU.

See also: Greek Presidency health priorities to be presented at the European Parliament