... obesity and chronic diseases” I STATE OF PLAY AT EUROPEAN LEVEL I.1 Unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity are the leading causes of avoidable illness and premature death in Europe, and the ... a common forum for action the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health was launched in March 2005 The Platform brings together all relevant players active at European ... which healthy dietary habits and physical activity have for reducing the risk for chronic diseases amongst decision makers, health professionals, the media and the public at large? – Which are the...