Findings from earlier studies on the association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet
and risk of overweight/obesity were inconsistent. We summarized cohort studies …

Background: The Mediterranean dietary pattern might be a potential tool for the prevention
of obesity. Objectives: We studied the association between adherence to 6 previously …

Excessive calorie intake and physical inactivity are considered key determinants of the rapid
worldwide increase in obesity prevalence, however the relationship between diet and …

The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is considered as a good example of a healthy dietary
pattern that has protective effects on obesity. The aim of the present study was to assess the …

OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the prevalence of obesity in relation to adherence to a
Mediterranean diet. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey that randomly …

Diet plays a role in the onset and progression of metabolic disorders, including metabolic
syndrome (MetS). We aimed to systematically review and conduct a quantitative meta …

Research has shown that a greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a
reduced risk of major chronic disease. However, the existing literature leads to debate for …

Purpose The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between the
Mediterranean diet and obesity in a Mediterranean cohort. Methods The study population of …

Methods: Longitudinal analysis of 6319 participants in the SUN cohort study. We used a
validated semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (136 items). Baseline adherence to …

ObjectiveAdherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with significant improvements in
health status. However, to date no systematic review and meta-analysis has summarized the …