Lights and Shadows of a Primary School-Based Nutrition Education Program in Italy: Insights from the LIVELY Project.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Childhood obesity represents a pressing global health challenge, demanding coordinated, long-term strategies. Schools and families are pivotal environments for shaping children's lifestyle behaviors. The LIVELY project aimed to assess overweight/obesity prevalence and associated factors in primary school children, and to implement a multidimensional educational intervention promoting healthy, sustainable lifestyles. Methods: This single-arm study was conducted from October 2023 to October 2024 in a primary school in Milan. The intervention included age and culturally tailored lessons, games, and activities. Anthropometric measures, dietary adherence, and lifestyle habits were assessed before and after the intervention. Satisfaction surveys were administ

SUBMITTER: Basilico S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12430468 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature