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Document 2004/03 18 th Session of COAG

COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004. Document 2004/03 18 th Session of COAG. 9 -10 February 2004. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004. Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultations. Fats and Oils in Human Nutrition, 1993 Carbohydrates in Human Nutrition, 1997 Vitamin & Mineral Requirements, 1998

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Document 2004/03 18 th Session of COAG

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  1. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 Document 2004/0318th Session of COAG 9 -10 February 2004

  2. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultations • Fats and Oils in Human Nutrition, 1993 • Carbohydrates in Human Nutrition, 1997 • Vitamin & Mineral Requirements, 1998 • Human Energy Requirements, 2001 • Protein and Amino Acid Requirements, 2002 • Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases, 2003

  3. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 Deaths by regions, 2000 % 75 50 25 AFRICA Eastern Mediterranean SE-ASIA W.PACIFIC AMERICAS EUROPE Accidents Communicable diseases Non-communicable Diseases Source: WHO, World Health Report 2001

  4. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 Global burden of disease in developing countries 1990 2020 27% 43% 22% 49% 9% 21% 15% 14% Non Communicable Diseases Mental Illness Infectious diseases Injuries

  5. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 Developing countries face double burden of under and over nutrition Poor maternal nutrition and low birth weight increases risk of obesity and NCDs later in life Poverty, hunger and undernutrition are linked to chronic diseases

  6. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 Main recommendations of Expert Report Dietary factor Goal (% of total energy) Total fat15 - 30% Saturated fatty acids <10% Total carbohydrate55 - 75% Free sugars <10% Sodium chloride <5 g per day Fruits and vegetables >400 g per day Physical activity 60 minutes of walking/day

  7. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 Recommendations of Expert Report • Goals are recommendations on population averages • Goals are not intended as regulatory targets • Recommendations in keeping with recent advice provided by national and international reports

  8. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 The COAG Document 2004/03 • Provides preliminary assessment of possible implications for agriculture, food processing and marketing • Edible oils and fats • Sugar • Cereals • Fruits and vegetables • Milk and meat • Fish and fish products • Food processing technologies and marketing • Proposes follow-up actions • Requests guidance from COAG

  9. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 The COAG Document 2004/03 Follow-up in the context of on-going work ... • Incorporate emerging scientific evidence on the double burden of hunger and over-nutrition • Inform and protect consumers • Promote the livelihoods of farmers and food processors given changing consumption patterns

  10. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 The COAG Document 2004/03 Follow-up in the context of evolving areas ... • Take stock of dietary patterns and their health implications • Interpret dietary goals in country-specific situations • Supporting innovation in food products • Examine food and agricultural policy options and actions

  11. COAG 18th Session – 9-10 Feb 2004 The COAG Document 2004/03 COAG’s approval is sought for FAO to ... • Strengthen work with WHO in nutrition and promotion of healthy diets • Provide Members with advice and assistance in raising awareness of nutrition and healthy diets • Assist Members in formulating and implementing policies and programmes for diversification of agricultural production

  12. Briefing for COAG 18th Session Changes in nutrient intake: Outlook to 2030 If business as usual continues ...

  13. Briefing for COAG 18th Session Implications of dietary recommendations for the undernourished and developing countries Chair: Hartwig de Haen Implications of recommendations for developing countries Prof. Ricardo Uauy, INTA, Chile (Chair of Expert Consultation) Implications for the undernourished and links with chronic disease Prof. Alan Jackson, Univ Southampton, UK (Chair of Scientific Committee on Nutrition, UK) Implications for producers in developing countries Dr Don Mitchell, World Bank, Washington COAG Side Event Green Room 9 February 2004 13:30 – 14:30

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