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July 26, 2026NutrientsOpen Access

Integrating Mediterranean Diet Education and Sustainability in Primary Schools: A Two-Season Community-Based Intervention in Portugal

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RVRute F. VítorVAVanda AndradeJRJoão B. R. da S. Reis

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Overview

Community-based intervention promotes Mediterranean diet and sustainability in primary school children, suggesting potential benefits for dietary habits.

Key Points

  • The study aims to evaluate the impact of a community-based intervention on promoting Mediterranean diet principles and sustainability among primary school children.
  • Implemented in 23 schools across 11 municipalities in Portugal.
  • Involved two seasonal rounds of participatory educational activities focused on healthy eating and sustainability.
  • A total of 872 children participated, with 370 completing paired baseline and follow-up KIDMED assessments.
  • Mean KIDMED score decreased from 8.0 to 7.5, indicating heterogeneous outcomes.
  • 31.6% of participants improved their KIDMED scores, while 49.5% showed a decrease.
  • Proportion of children not skipping breakfast increased from 79.8% to 88.6% and avoidance of fast food improved from 85.4% to 89.6%.

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Vítor et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a337d3aea3239cd7673ahttps://doi.org/10.3390/nu18152405
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