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Mediterranean diet

Children and the Mediterranean diet

Around 29% of school-aged children in Europe are overweight or obese. Schools can help.

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By admin · September 19, 2026

Around 29% of school-aged children in Europe are overweight or obese, with rates above 30% in countries such as Greece and Cyprus.

Nutrition education, simple recipes and treating the diet as a community matter all raise adherence.

That is why three of the project’s pilots bring citrus into school menus in France, Greece and Algeria.

Key points

  • School meals are a lever
  • Games and challenges keep kids engaged
  • Parents and teachers learn together

Expert-curated content, reviewed by project nutrition scientists. Sample text for the prototype. This hub gives general information, not medical advice.

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