The "Citrus and Health" meeting, programmed in the framework of the Spanish Presidency of the European Union, is organized by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, and the Consellería of Agriculture, Fiseries and Nutrition of the Valencian Generalitat for nutritionists, health care practitioners, food chains and, in general, all consumers in order to show the beneficial effects that citrus comsumption has for health and for the prevention of degenerative diseases.
Fruits and vegetables contain anti-oxidants and ascorbic acid (vitamin C), necessary for the human body, so its comsumption is one of the most important factors for the prevention of degenerative diseases and shuold be included in a wholesome diet.