Mediterranean diet, physical activity, and family characteristics associated with cognitive performance in Italian primary school children: analysis of the I-MOVE project

Alice Masini , Francesco Sanmarchi , Anna Kawalec , Francesco Esposito , Susan Scrimaglia , Alessia Tessari , Lawrence M Scheier, Rossella Sacchetti , Laura Dallolio 

Published: 16 December 2022

Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet was associated with better working memory capacity in primary school children. These findings can be used to guide policymakers in designing health promotion programs and instituting policies emphasizing healthy nutrition to improve physical health and boost cognitive functioning. Read more

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