On 23-24 February an international high-level conference took place within the framework of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the EU, bringing together leading European health experts to discuss the importance of nutrition and physical activity for children and young people at schools.

Session 5: Mobile applications, modern technologies and other innovative solutions

Chair: Mr. Aivars Gribusts, education company “Lielvārds”, Latvia

1. Mobile applications and other innovative solutions - the approach in educating about healthy lifestyle (Mr. Robert Begier, European Commission Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

2. The national best practices in tackling childhood obesity by using innovative solutions and modern technologies:

2.1. Country case – United Kingdom (Mr. Myles Bremner, School Food Plan, United Kingdom)

2.2. Country case – Germany (Dr. Ute Winkler, Federal Ministry of Health, Germany)

2.3. Country case - Latvia (Mr. Andris Čeksters, Vaycals, Latvia)