Our aim was to summarize, through a systematic review, the current evidence from dietary
intervention and observational studies on the impact of adherence to the Mediterranean diet …

Metformin is a widely used drug that results in clear benefits in relation to glucose
metabolism and diabetes-related complications. The global increase in the prevalence of …

High rates of childhood obesity require integral treatment with lifestyle modifications that
achieve weight loss. We evaluated a lifestyle intervention on nutrient adequacy and diet …

Background Food and nutrition literacy is a key factor in shaping healthy dietary behaviors
and may result in decreasing decrease the prevalence of overweight. Empirical research on …

This paper outlines the characteristics of scientific leadership and the role of Scientific
Associations with their specific activities. The recent activities of the Lombard Academy of …

Background An integrated treatment based on dieting, physical training and cognitive-
behavioural psychotherapy is an effective tool to reduce obesity and its consequences …

Purpose The family environment is crucial in the prevention and treatment of childhood
obesity; however, there is a lack of knowledge concerning paternal perceptions and …

Objective: Test the hypothesis that the efficacy of a dissonance-based obesity/eating
disorder prevention program, Project Health, could be enhanced by implementing it in single …

The Daily Mile is a promising initiative aimed at removing some of the barriers to physical
activity in the school setting. This quasi-experimental study investigated the dose–effect of …

Background: The study reveals the relationships between daily physical activity (PA) and the
prevalence of obesity in family members separated according to the participation of their …