Motor and dietary education against obesity for students: Evidence from Italy

• Luisa Varriale ^[1] ; Paola Briganti ^[1] ; Gloria Guillot ^[1] ; Antonio Ascione ^[1]
  1. [1] University Parthenope of Naples
• Localización: Journal of Human Sport and Exercise: JHSE, ISSN-e 1988-5202, Vol. 14, Nº. 3, 2019, págs. 690-704
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This study aims to analyse and measure the effects of a specific pilot program on "Motor and Dietary Literacy" (MDL) implemented in Italian schools. An interview based survey was conducted on a sample of 85 students. The results support the hypothesis that proper education and training of students may have a positive impact on preventing physical inactivity and poor diet phenomena. MDL educating sparked a remarkable attitude of awareness and alert among students with respect to obesity. These results show that motor and dietary education can be a cornerstone to promote healthy life-styles.