The workshop titled “Promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles in the Mediterranean Region: the role of PRIMA EU funded projects,” held on September 26th and organized by the University of Catania (Italy), provided a platform for various stakeholders to discuss the promotion of the Mediterranean Diet. The event highlighted several EU-funded projects, including SWITCHtoHEALTHY, which focuses on improving Mediterranean Diet adherence among families.
During the workshop, Professor Francesca Scazzina and researchers Alice Rosi and Perla Degli Innocenti (University of Parma) presented reports from the SWITCHtoHEALTHY project. Their presentations, titled “Overview of the Mediterranean dietary pattern in 4 Mediterranean countries from the SWITCHtoHEALTHY project” and “Digital and educational tools to improve families’ Mediterranean Diet adherence: insight into the SWITCHtoHEALTHY project,” provided valuable insights into the state of Mediterranean dietary habits across different nations and showcased innovative tools designed to enhance adherence to this diet.
The event also showcased preliminary results from other PRIMA EU-funded projects such as PROmedLIFE, DELICIOUS, and MEDIET4ALL, all of which aim to foster healthier and more sustainable lifestyles in the Mediterranean region. The workshop brought together students, teachers, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to explore solutions for promoting the Mediterranean Diet and sustainable living in the area.