Background and aim A decreased adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) may be
related to a rise in chronic non-communicable diseases from childhood onward. The aim of …

Abstract “Food addiction” has become a focus of interest for researchers attempting to
explain certain processes and/or behaviors that may contribute to the development of …

Excess salt intake contributes to hypertension and increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Efforts to implement effective salt-reduction strategies require accurate data on the sources …

School age and adolescence is a dynamic period of growth and development forming a
strong foundation for good health and productive adult life. Appropriate dietary intake is …

Aims This review aimed at investigating fruit, vegetable and legume consumption,
salt/sodium intake, and the adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern in adolescents …

This review presents a case study of Government policy in relation to behaviour change and
suggests ways of strengthening it by drawing on theoretical and empirical approaches from …

The relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), physical activity (PA),
sedentary behaviour and physical fitness levels has been analysed in several studies; …

The manifestation of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, and
particularly obesity begins in children and adolescents, with deleterious effects for …

Introduction Adherence to the traditional Mediterranean diet has been associated with
health benefits in young populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association …

The need for adherence to a healthy and sustainable dietary pattern in the pediatric stage is
discussed worldwide, being linked to a progressive incidence of noncommunicable …