Nutrition in Finland




Finnish National Nutrition Surveillance System 2000

Nutrition in Finland - booklet has been combined in the Nutrition Unit at the National Public Health Institute.
In the booklet Finnish experts describe different sectors in the field of nutrition: Finnish health and the
challenges of obesity, Finnish diet and food consumption, eating outside home. Also the safety of food: microbiological and chemical safety, as well as the fortification of foods. The Finnish physical activity pie
is shown. The prevention of type 2 diabetes and the action plan for promoting Finnish heart health is
described.

Nutrition in Finland booklet can be used in all international contacts dealing with the Finnish Nutrition in
all aspects.

Further information:
Merja Paturi, Nutrition Unit, tel. + 358-(0)9-44748831