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May 09

Five fruits and vegetables per day for all children?

Children of families eat too few fruits and vegetables. In France, only one in five children consumed five fruits and vegetables per day, equivalent to 400 grams, the amount recommended for all children.

Some children do not consume enough fruits and vegetables. The probability of a low consumption of fruits and vegetables is higher among children belonging to a household whose parent is in charge of an independent profession in relation to professionals and executives.

In the base of French youth, fruits, such as vegetables, weigh only 70 g / d, as far as pastries, cookies and pastries. The National Nutrition Health recommends consumption of 5 per day, especially to cope with the rise of obesity in younger people. Only one child in five meets this recommendation. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, who works at the accessibility of fruits and vegetables, asked to find the light on the brakes and levers consumption. Compass (new PNNS figures on obesity and nutrition).

The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased rapidly in France, especially since the early 1990s, but it reaches young people at an earlier age (16% of overweight children against 5% in 1980) and affects far more disadvantaged populations (25% of children). Once acquired, it is very difficult to reverse. Diseases associated with poor nutrition are quite heavy in the expenditure of the Health Insurance (800 million).
To meet these challenges, France has been one of the first European countries to adopt a plan for public health, the national nutrition santé (PNNS) in 2001. From 2001 to 2006, PNNS has established a set of benchmarks nutritionnels promoted through a massive effort of communication. The PNNS from 2006 to 2010 in particular, develop targets for improving the quality of the food supply.
Consumption of 5 fruits and vegetables per day (equivalent to 400 g / day) that advocates PNNS was achieved by 20% of children (3-18 years, repères consumption study in Nutrition and Health – INPES -2007) against 43% of adults. A new study published in the weekly epidemiological bulletin of the Institute de Veille Sanitaire (26/05/09) said that the situation worsens when children grow up in a family not easy. In addition to financial objectives, the study of other criteria involved in this situation and the fact that fruits and vegetables are perceived as products expensive for what it brings “in terms of pleasure and health.

The PNNS entrusted to the Ministry of Agriculture implementation of measures to remove barriers to consumption, improve their accessibility by acting on the attraction, proximity, quality, convenience, availability, the innovation, information and communication, and demonstrate how easy and fun to eat.

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May 09

Investments in the food industry

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The month of May is the month of hearing is an ideal opportunity to raise awareness of the reality of people living with deafness. This is trying to do the Hearing Association of Ottawa (ADOO) that represents and defends the interests of people affected by deafness. The organization claims that the LSQ recognize Quebec as an official language, as are currently 40 countries in the world and also the right for people with hearing with two hearing aids paid by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec, to meet the right to health. At this time, deaf people who do not work, only one hearing aid paid by the RAMQ.
End of mandate to the Council of Higher Education
On 30 April, the Higher Education held its 43rd annual plenary meeting. On this occasion, the President of the Council, Ms. Nicole Boutin, welcomed the contribution of members who complete their mandate in a committee by giving them a certificate of recognition. One of the outgoing members from the Outaouais region. This is Marie-Claude Veilleux, assistant director of studies at the Cégep de l’Outaouais, which will complete its mandate within the Commission of the college on 31 August. The Higher Council of Education was established as a place of reflection for the overall development of education in the medium and long term. Its function is to collaborate with the Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports and to advise on any matter relating to education.
The incubator
Carrefour jeunesse emploi de l’Outaouais invites you to his workshop to the incubator and find a way to stimulate the development of entrepreneurial projects. This workshop intends to vast world of entrepreneurship. The incubator is a start-up workshop project turnkey. The tool is well suited to generate projects and is appealing. The workshop will be presented on Tuesday, June 2, de 13h à 16h30, 350 boul. the Gappe Gatineau. Registration: 819-561-7712, ext 231 or enjeu@cjeo.qc.ca.
Idéeclic deserves a silver medal for her creativity
Among the thousands of submissions from 26 countries received for the Summit Creative Awards competition in 2009, the creativity of Idéeclic based in Gatineau, was among the best and won a silver medal for his work on the CD-ROM Learning Clicks for the Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology. The CD-ROM Learning Clicks is a fun and interactive multimedia with the goal of helping students plan and prepare for education or training post. At the cutting edge of technology, students have access to important resources on various topics related to all levels of postsecondary education with this new CD-ROM that they can take home.
The Diocese of Gatineau welcomes new priest
On 23 May at 13.30 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hull, Charles Mignault will be ordained priest by Bishop Roger Ébacher, Archbishop of Gatineau. Mr. Mignault completed his studies in theology at the Theological Faculty of the University of Montreal and Saint Paul University in Ottawa. During his journey and his training, he worked in parishes in the Petite-Nation in the area of Buckingham, in Notre-Dame de l’Eau Vive and Saint-Joseph in Hull. The day after his ordination on 24 May, the new priest will preside over his first Mass in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph at 11am. Age 55, Mr. Mignault is from the Isle of Hull and is a family of businessmen and politicians. Son of Terese and Cartier Lafond Mignault, his father was an alderman and bookseller in the former city of Hull. Before embarking on its journey towards the priesthood, Charles Mignault had a career as an actor that led to the play at the Théâtre de l’Île, the NAC and in different theaters in Montreal.

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May 09

The end of the Schwarzenegger era?

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He had to clean the house, move the brush, remove incompetent bureaucrats and inject a dose of common sense in a state debt and paralyzed by partisan bickering.

Today, Schwarzenegger has been unable to fill the deficit of 21.3 billion that affects California. The governor is considering removing the health insurance to more than one million poor children, eliminate welfare, release prisoners a year before the end of their sentences, and close 80% of 279 parks in the state.

Nearly six years after taking office, Schwarzenegger is at a standstill. His actions open to progressive, cost him the support of Republicans. Its position pro-business have been cold with the democrats. With a rate of 32% popularity, Schwarzenegger is isolated, unable to change the trajectory of the most indebted state in the United States, and the eighth world economy.

The images of macho politician, loving cigar smoking and terrorize his opponents by inviting them to discuss in his office, are now part of the folklore of politics in California.

“During his campaign, Schwarzenegger promised to trim the state, to reform the political system and restore a sense of responsibility,” says Jaime A. Regalado, director of the Institute of Political Studies Edmund G. Brown at the University of California at Los Angeles.

“Today, we realize that he has done nothing of all this. Nothing. ”

Last week, voters rejected two against a rising taxes and borrowing measures requested by Schwarzenegger to close the budget. The governor fought for months to get these unpopular measures.

Contrast with its performance of the first time, where the population supported him enthusiastically. “In his office, Schwarzenegger was a better player than when he was in Hollywood,” says Regalado. In essence, he did not know how to govern. Over time, the budget figures you catch up. ”

For Ethan Rarick, Director of Robert T. Matsui, University of Berkeley, Schwarzenegger inherited an almost insurmountable task: to govern California.

“Voters have an enormous share of responsibility for budget problems, he noted recently. They benefit from high-quality public services without paying taxes equivalent, and have created a system where the governor and lawmakers have their hands tied in tax matters. ”

Good news for environment

Schwarzenegger remains popular outside of California where people have mostly heard of progressive initiatives, the environment and gay marriage, “says Regalado.

“Schwarzenegger’s legacy is in its environmental measures. He had not campaigned on it, but his persistence was noticed. He is in favor of clean energy and cleaner cars, and that’s what people will remember. ”

Schwarzenegger’s mandate expires in autumn 2010. The governor can not apply a third time. A few years ago, people already saw in Washington. A perspective difficult to imagine, “says Regalado.

“When you’re governor, you are the boss. When you are Senator, you have 99 colleagues. It’s hard to see this as a promotion. I think Schwarzenegger’s public career is behind him. “

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May 09

More and more children are born with PMA

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According to an international study coordinated by Inserm, the use of medically assisted procreation has increased by over 25% worldwide between 2000 and 2002. She is now responsible for almost 250,000 births annually.

Each year nearly 250,000 babies are born through assisted reproductive medicine (LDCs) in the world. According to a study conducted in 53 countries and coordinated by Inserm, the use of LDCs has increased by over 25% between 2000 and 2002. However, there are important differences between countries, especially between countries of Western Europe and those in the developing world. They are related to fertility, age of women who want a child, to care by health insurance and access to health services that differ from one country to another. In France, more than 53,000 protocols have been entitled in 2002, resulting in 11,184 births, an increase of 5% compared to 2000.

The study also highlights a sharp increase in the use of ICSI. Between 2000 and 2002, the figures rose from 46% to 54% in Europe. They even reach 76% in Latin America and 92% in the Middle East. There is also a decrease in the average number of embryos transferred through IVF, resulting in a slight decline in multiple births. Finally, the report shows that success rates of different methods of medically assisted procreation has increased, which should encourage many countries to develop policy.

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May 09

Daily allowances for the unemployed

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If you have at least three dependent children, your daily allowance is increased from the 31st day of arrest. It is equal to 66.66% of the daily wage basis. For example, on the basis of a daily wage of EUR 75, your allowance will be 50 euros.
On 1 January 2009, the maximum amount allowed under daily by health insurance is 63.53 euros per day.

If the work stoppage continues beyond 3 months:
Your allowance may be adjusted. For more details, consult your health insurance.

Note
The daily Health Insurance can not be combined with the allocation of Assedic. Payment of your daily allowance results in the interruption of payments of Assedic during your sick, postponing all the days of your entitlement to unemployment benefits.

Three days of absence

During the first three days of your sick leave, per diems are not paid, it’s called the waiting period. In principle, the waiting period applies to the beginning of each work stoppage.

Exceptions:
The waiting period does not apply during a stop in the following situations:
- The resumption of activity between two requirements of a work stoppage does not exceed 48 hours;
- If you have long-term condition and that your work stoppages are related to this disease, the waiting period is applied only to the first stop.

Compensation subject to tax and social security

Daily allowances are subject to income tax unless they are linked to a disorder of long duration, ie severe chronic disease (diabetes, hypertension, cancer, genetic diseases, etc.. ).

They are also subject to social security:
- 0.5% deducted in respect of the Contribution au remboursement de la dette sociale (CRDS);
- And 6.2% for the general social contribution (CSG).

If you have received per diem allowances during the year, your health insurance company sends you a tax certificate to help you complete your tax form. You should also report your per diem to your Caisse d’allocations familiales (CAF), or any other organization paying you benefits on the grounds of family income or resources.

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