Background: There is an association between a greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet
and a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases. However, it is not clear whether this
dietary pattern may be protective also against the development of obesity. Objective: We
assessed the association between the adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern
(MDP), prospective weight change, and the incidence of overweight or obesity. Design: We
conducted a prospective cohort study [the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer …