5 Amendments of Evangelia TZAMPAZI related to 2007/2285(INI)
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Η. considering the social dimension of the problem and in particular that the highest incidence rates of overweight and obesity are registered in lower socio-economic groups; noting with concern that obesity might deepen health and socio-economic inequalities, particularly for the most vulnerable groups of the population, such as the disabled,
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ηa. whereas the disabled make up 15% of the active population of the EU; whereas, moreover, studies show that the disabled are at greater risk of obesity owing, inter alia, to pathophysiological changes in the metabolism of energy and the composition of the body, and to muscle atrophy and physical inertia,
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the fact that the European Union should take a leading role in formulating a common approach and promoting coordination and correct practices between Member States; is convinced that an important European added value can be provided in fields such as consumer information, nutritional education, media advertising, agricultural production and food labelling;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12a (new)
Paragraph 12a (new)
12a. Calls on the Member States to modernise and improve their physical education policies and to give recognition to those establishments and organisations which facilitate the incorporation of sports programmes in schools;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Further, asks Member States, local entities and school authorities to monitor and to improve the quality and nutritional standards of school meals and to review portion sizes; asks for a total ban on the sale of foods and beverages high in fat, salt or sugar in schools; advocates instead making fresh fruit and vegetables available in vending machines; invites the Member States to ensure that more hours of school timetables are devoted to physical activities and to provide plans for the construction of new public sports facilities accessible to the disabled;