FAV 2007 News :
• The Texas Department of Agriculture released an audio press release about FAV Health 2007

The objective of the 2^nd International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruit and Vegetables" is to provide a forum for horticultural scientists, nutritionists, food scientists, biomedical scientists, chemists, biochemists, clinicians, medical professionals, social economists to exchange information and bridge the communication gap between the agricultural sciences, nutrition and health sciences. This symposium, sponsored by the 2^nd International Society for Horticultural Sciences (ISHS), and Texas A&M University's Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center (VFIC), and Center for Obesity Research and Program Evaluation (CORPE),. The symposium will be held during October 9 th to 13 th 2007 in Houston, Texas, USA. It will be an unique opportunity for those involved in the functionality of FAV to share ideas and to enjoy Texas hospitality.

Eating Fruits and Vegetables (FAV) is of vital importance to a healthful life. The World Health Organization and the U.S. Surgeon General have recognized potential health promoting properties of FAV and these organizations are encouraging fruits, vegetables and nuts consumption to prevent certain chronic diseases and promote better health. Accumulative evidences based on case-control, cohort and epidemiological studies demonstrated that consumption of FAV reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

With the theme of FAV Health 2007, the symposium provides a forum for horticultural scientists, nutritionists, food scientists, biomedical scientists, chemists, biochemists, clinicians, medical professionals, and social economists to exchange information and bridge the communication gap between agricultural sciences, nutrition, and health sciences. Sponsored by the International Society for Horticultural Sciences (ISHS), the Vegetable & Fruit Improvement Center (VFIC) and the Center for Obesity Research and Program Evaluation (CORPE) in the Texas A&M University System and the National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA), the symposium will be a unique opportunity to share ideas and to enjoy Texas hospitality.

FAV Health 2007 brings together horticulturists involved in breeding and managing FAV to increase their bioactive compounds content, food scientists interested in preserving the quality and functionality of FAV, and nutritionists and clinicians who assess the effects of bioactive compounds found in FAV on a number of health platforms such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases. Industry representatives from commodity groups, processing companies, and federal granting agency representatives will also participate in the conference.

FAV Health 2007 will provide convincing proof of the health promoting properties of FAV and that the future of collaborative research will depend on “table to the farm” rather than “farm to table.”

We look forward to meeting you in October 2007!