Supporting Healthy Eating For All: what experts and citizens across europe reveal 2025-08-12 To gain a deeper understanding of the needs, barriers, and motivations of vulnerable citizens in relation to healthy and sustainable eating, a series of expert interviews and a multi-country study were conducted as part of the DietWise project. This work was led by the Prolepsis Institute (Greece), in collaboration with Vilnius City Public Health Bureau (Lithuania), Vlaams Instituut Gezond Leven (Belgium), KU Leuven (Belgium), and AdCogito, Institute for Advanced Behavioral Research (Lithuania). The aim was to gather insights from professionals in Belgium, Greece, and Lithuania to inform the development of more inclusive, effective, and user-friendly tools that support vulnerable groups in making better dietary choices. Interviews with an experts To ensure a diverse and representative perspective on the examined questions, experts were purposefully selected from three countries: Belgium, Greece, and Lithuania. The selection strategy aimed to...
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GA meeting took place in Vilnius
Food and Science: Key Outcomes from the DietWise General Assembly Meeting 2025-06-18 The first days of June were dedicated to the General Assembly meeting of the DietWise project, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, and hosted by the Vilnius City Public Health Bureau. All ten DietWise project partners participated in person, while other colleagues joined the two-day sessions online. The meeting focused on reviewing progress across the Work Packages during the first eight months of the project, as well as discussing the next steps in advancing our scientific work and ICT solutions, including the Responsible Cooking Alliance (RCA) tool and RecipeWatch app. Colleagues from the Prolepsis Institute presented findings from interviews conducted with experts in Belgium, Greece, and Lithuania. The selection strategy aimed to include experts from diverse backgrounds, including academia, clinical practice, public health administration, and health communication. In total, 15 experts were interviewed about vulnerability, health awareness, and nutrition literacy. The...
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DietWise Releases Its First Newsletter!
DietWise releases its first newsletter! 2025-05-19 We’re excited to announce the release of the first-everDietWise Newsletter, marking a major milestone in the development of our project. This issue highlights our progress during the first six months, shares key insights about our mission, and offers a closer look at what DietWise is all about. From the very beginning, the DietWise project has been driven by a clear goal: to empower individuals and communities with evidence-based tools and knowledge for healthier dietary habits. Over the past half-year, we’ve made a step forward to it and we‘re ready to share information about these steps with you. Whether you’re a supporter, stakeholder, or simply curious about our journey, this newsletter is a great way to stay updated and engaged. Read the full newsletter here: https://bit.ly/42VJZAx Thank you for being part of our growing community. Stay tuned — this is just the beginning!
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We begin
We begin: DietWise consortium met in KU Leuven 2024-12-09 The DietWise project consortium gathered in Leuven, Belgium, for a crucial two-day kick-off meeting on 9-10 December. Hosted at the KU Leuven ALMA building, the event provided an excellent opportunity for partners to meet for the first time, align on project goals, discuss progress, and tackle key challenges.We were honored to welcome EU officers Emanuela Marinelli and Daniela Lueth, whose participation and insights greatly enriched the discussions. Their presence underscored the significance of DietWise in the European research landscape. All consortium members were actively engaged, bringing their expertise and knowledge to ensure the project’s success. Throughout the meeting, Work Package leaders presented their respective timelines and key objectives, helping all partners gain a clear understanding of the next steps. The discussions facilitated a shared vision and practical strategies for moving forward efficiently.A focus of the meeting was also on the technical...
Read MoreSystemic Solutions to Enhance Healthy and Sustainable Food Provision and Cooking at Home.
DietWise is an EU-funded initiative dedicated to revolutionizing food consumption patterns across Europe
Our mission is to tackle the pressing challenges of unhealthy and unsustainable eating habits by empowering individuals to make informed, healthier, and environmentally conscious food choices. The project seeks to enhance the uptake of beneficial tools and applications, improve food literacy, and promote healthy and sustainable diets. It will also develop policy recommendations and integrity guidelines for the industry.
Join us as we pave the way for a systemic shift towards healthier diets and a more sustainable future. Follow our journey and be part of the change!
We aim for the better choices on your table!
Key innovations include the Responsible Cooking Alliance (RCA), a voluntary reporting system for influencers and food environment actors, and RecipeWatch, an AI-powered app that suggests personalized corrections to online recipes to align with nutrition guidelines.
The project focuses on systemic changes, inclusion, and social innovations in food practices
The main goals are to address unhealthy and unsustainable food consumption by developing innovative approaches that streamline existing tools and applications. There will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, interviews, and experiments, to understand food environments and citizen needs. It will also involve co-creation with stakeholders to develop and test new tools and interventions.
