Activities of Emma McCLARKIN related to 2013/2181(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the European gastronomic heritage: cultural and educational aspects PDF (178 KB) DOC (88 KB)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the European ‘Food at Schools’ programmes seek to ensure that the food served in school canteens includes all the necessary elements of a balanced diet; whereas education in the broadest sense of the term, including in the area of food, consolidates the notion of a healthy life style based on a balanced diet among schoolchildren;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas gastronomy forms part of our identity and is an essential component of Europe's cultural heritage; an cultural heritage as well as an essential part of cultural heritage of the Member States;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas gastronomy is identified with the various aspects of diet and its three primary pillars are health, eating habits and pleasure; whereas it also has a positive influence on social and family relations;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas the European Union has encouraged the identification, defence and international protection of geographical indications, designations of origin and traditional specialities for agri- food products;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Asks the Member States tomay include the study of food, nutritional health and dietary habits in curriculaschool education, as a means of improving the health and wellbeing of the population;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points to the need to also enhance the school curriculum with information aboutHighlights the importance of children learning about their country's gastronomic culture, food preparation, production, conservation and distribution processes, the social and cultural influence of foodstuffs and consumer rights;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the need to streHighlights to Member States the importance of including then teaching about study of nutrition and correct diet in schoolstheir school education, together with sport and physical exercise, in primary and secondary schools throughout Europe;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that sport and physical exercise should be strengthened in primary and secondary schools throughout Europe;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that nutritionalHighlights that gastronomic education shcould include the participation of families, teachers, the educational community and all professionals involved in education;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points out that gastronomy is an instrument which can be used to develop growth and jobs in a wide range of economic sectors, such as the restaurant, tourism, agri-food and research industries;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the importance of gastronomy in promoting the hospitality sector across Europe and vice versa;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Recognises the role our skilled and talented Chefs play in preserving and exporting our gastronomic heritage and the importance of maintaining our culinary expertise as a key factor adding value both educationally and economically;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes initiatives such as the ‘slow food’ movement, which help to create general public appreciation of the social and cultural importance of food, and the ‘Wine in Moderation’ initiative that promotes a lifestyle and alcohol consumption associated with moderation;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses that gastronomy is a strong cultural export for the EU and individual Member States;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Member States to take measures to preserve the European heritage related to gastronomy, such as protection of the architectural heritage of traditional food markets, wineries or other facilities, as well as of artefacts and machinery related to food and gastronomy;