Mediterranean diet – promotion and dissemination of healthy eating: proceedings of an exploratory seminar at the Radcliffe institute for advanced study

Sotos-Prieto, Mercedes; Rio, Daniele Del; Drescher, Greg; Estruch, Ramón; Hanson, Chavanne; Harlan, Timothy S.; Hu, Frank B.; Loi, Maria Antonietta; McClung, James P.; Mojica, Angelo; Puglielli, Daniela; Toong, Ken; Yangarber, Fania; Kales, Stefanos N.

doi:10.1080/09637486.2021.1941804

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“…Several studies have shown that children and adolescents are the main consumers of ultra-processed foods [ 50 , 51 ], with caloric intake mainly from UPFs: 67% in the US in 2018 in 2- to 19-year-olds [ 52 ] and 65.8% in the UK in 4- to 10-year-olds [ 53 ], even in Mediterranean based countries [ 54 ]. In France, analysis of data in the INCA3 study (1- to 10-year-olds; n = 1035) suggests that 45.5% of calories came from UPFs in 2014–2015, which is an increase compared to INCA1 (1998–1999; 42.8%) and INCA2 (2006–2007; 43.2%) [ 55 ].…”

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Nutritional Quality and Degree of Processing of Children’s Foods Assessment on the French Market

Richonnet¹,

Mosser²,

Favre³

et al. 2021

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Food packaging marketing techniques which appeal to children (such as cartoon characters and brand mascots) affect children’s choices, preferences, and eating habits. Several studies have assessed the nutritional quality of food intended to children in various countries and concluded that most were high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) and ultra-processed foods. The aim of this study is to analyse products intended for children over the age of 3 (foods and beverages with relevant marketing elements on the packaging) available on the French market as regards: (1) nutritional quality, based on the Nutri-Score labelling system, (2) compliance with expected nutritional profile suitable for children, according to the criteria of the WHO Europe Nutrient Profile Model, and (3) degree of processing, as defined by the NOVA classification, from packaging collected in 20 stores (hyper/supermarkets, hard-discount retail chains, and organic food stores). The marketing strategies most often used on children’s products are cartoons (97.22%; n = 1120) and mascots (77.78%; n = 896). A total of 1155 products were included in the study, most of which were sugary foods: almost a quarter of the products in the sample (23.81%; n = 275) list a sweetener as the first ingredient, and most of them (89.52%; n = 1034) contain free sugars according to the WHO definition. All the products included in our study feature marketing elements targeting on the packaging, yet 94.88% do not meet the criteria of the WHO Europe Nutrient Profile Model. Most (58.68%; n = 676) belong to Nutri-Score groups D and E, with the highest proportion in group D (39.32%; n = 453) and are ultra-processed (87.97%; n = 1016), especially through the use of flavourings and ultra-processed sugars. Using the Nutri-Score, the WHO Europe Nutrient Profile Model, and the NOVA classification, this study suggests that a significant share of pre-packaged foods marketed to children do not have an adequate nutritional profile. As such, measures are needed to regulate what marketing elements aimed at children can be included on packaging, based on these criteria.

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Nutritional Quality and Degree of Processing of Children’s Foods Assessment on the French Market

Richonnet¹,

Mosser²,

Favre³

et al. 2021

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“…It also includes varying amounts of fish, moderate to high amounts of alcohol (red wine in particular), dairy products, and relatively little meat [especially red meat [ 27 ]. Evidence for the preventive impact of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular illnesses is growing in observational and intervention studies [ 30 , 31 ]. Intervention studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet decreases risk factors of cardiovascular disease and death in people who have previous myocardial infarctions [ 32 ].…”

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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Association with Serum Levels of Nitric Oxide, Prostacyclin, and Thromboxane B2 among Prinzmetal Angina Patients and Healthy Persons

Mohajeri

Cicero

2023

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This study aimed to assess the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet with serum Nitric oxide, Prostacyclin, and Thromboxane B2 among Prinzmetal angina patients and healthy persons. This case-control study was conducted among 100 Prinzmetal angina patients and 100 healthy persons referred to the Ardabil Imam Khomeini hospital between 2021 and 2022. Blood samples were obtained from all study participants for measurement of serum Nitric oxide, Prostacyclin, and Thromboxane B2. To calculate adherence to the Mediterranean diet, the ten-item screener was used. The serum Nitric oxide in patients who adhered more to the Mediterranean diet was higher than patients with less adherence (coeff. = 0.41 p = 0.04). The serum Prostacyclin level in patients with greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was 0.34 units higher than patients with less adherence (coeff. = 0.34 p = 0.02). The level of serum Thromboxane B2 had a negative association with adherence to the Mediterranean diet (coeff. = −0.48 p = 0.04). The amount of consumption of olive oil, fruits, vegetables, and legumes in healthy people was more than Prinzmetal angina patients. In Prinzmetal angina patients, more adherence to the Mediterranean diet can decrease the serum Thromboxane B2 and increase the serum Nitric oxide and Prostacyclin.

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“…Food availability is one of factors leading to a worsening of dietary habits [ 8 ]. The Mediterranean diet is characterized by the intake of specific food varieties, especially wholegrains, olive oil, dairy products, bread, fruits and vegetables [ 9 ]. Caprara [ 10 ] also revealed that Mediterranean diet adherence combined with high levels of physical activity helped to increase life expectancy [ 11 ].…”

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Mediterranean Diet Adherence, Body Mass Index and Emotional Intelligence in Primary Education Students—An Explanatory Model as a Function of Weekly Physical Activity

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Adolescence is a key developmental period from a health, physical and psychological perspective. In view of this, the present research aimed to establish the relationship between emotional intelligence, Mediterranean diet adherence, BMI and age. In order to address this aim, (a) an explanatory model is developed of emotional intelligence and its relationship with Mediterranean diet adherence, BMI and age, and (b) the proposed structural model is examined via multi-group analysis as a function of whether students engage in more than three hours of physical activity a week. To this end, a quantitative, non-experimental (ex post facto), comparative and cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 567 students (11.10 ± 1.24). The instruments used were an ad hoc questionnaire, the KIDMED questionnaire and the TMMS-24. Outcomes reveal that participants who engage in more than three hours of physical activity a week score more highly for emotional intelligence than those who do not meet this criterion. Furthermore, it was also observed that, whilst the majority of the sample was physically active, improvement was required with regards to Mediterranean diet adherence.

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Mediterranean diet – promotion and dissemination of healthy eating: proceedings of an exploratory seminar at the Radcliffe institute for advanced study

Cited by 24 publications

References 57 publications

Nutritional Quality and Degree of Processing of Children’s Foods Assessment on the French Market

Nutritional Quality and Degree of Processing of Children’s Foods Assessment on the French Market

Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Association with Serum Levels of Nitric Oxide, Prostacyclin, and Thromboxane B2 among Prinzmetal Angina Patients and Healthy Persons

Mediterranean Diet Adherence, Body Mass Index and Emotional Intelligence in Primary Education Students—An Explanatory Model as a Function of Weekly Physical Activity

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