INCREASED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION WITHIN THE EC : POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS

Objective

The programme of work consists of a core study which is aimed at establishing the link between diet and oxidative status, and the role of carotenoid-rich foods in providing protection against oxidative damage to biological molecules. The project includes work at the whole body, tissue and includes the development of powerful, novel techniques.

Programme(s)

• FP3-AIR - Specific research and technological development and demonstration programme (EEC) in the field of agriculture and agro-industry, including fisheries, 1990-1994

Topic(s)

• 412 - Interaction between diet and health

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

Institute of Food Research

Address

Norwich Laboratory Colney Lane
NR4 7UA Norwich
United Kingdom

Participants (8)

CLINICA PUERTA DE HIERRO

Spain

Address

San Martin De Porres 4
28035 Madrid

NESTEC LTD.

Switzerland

Address

Lausanne

ROWETT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

United Kingdom

Address

Greenburn Road
AB21 9SB Aberdeen

TNO

Netherlands

Address

Postbus 360
3700 AJ Zeist

UNILEVER

Netherlands

Address

Vlaardingen

UNIVERSITE JOSEPH FOURIER - GRENOBLE 1

France

Address

Avenue Centrale 621
38041 Grenoble

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORK

Ireland

Address

Western Road, Presentation Buildings
30 Cork

University of Ulster

United Kingdom

Address

Cromore Road
BT52 1SA Coleraine