Aug 28, 2026
A two-year randomized trial found that adults with obesity following an adapted Mediterranean-style diet program achieved modest, sustained weight loss comparable to commercial programs, with greater improvements in self-reported diet quality. The findings suggest behavioral diet programs may be valuable for modest weight-loss goals beyond just the scale.
Italy, once a model for healthy eating with its Mediterranean diet, now confronts a major child obesity problem, with over 40% of children aged 8-9 overweight in some regions of Campania. The crisis represents a stark reversal for a country that inspired global healthy eating standards.
A randomized clinical trial found that a vegan diet produced better outcomes than a Mediterranean diet for both metabolic health markers and environmental emissions, providing clear evidence linking dietary choices to human and planetary health.