Category Archives: Greece

Today’s Mediterranean Diet in Greece: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Survey—HYDRIA

This study aimed to investigate the food and macronutrient intake of the population in Greece and evaluate its adherence to the Greek traditional Mediterranean diet. Methods: Adults over 18 years old (n = 4011) were included from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition survey—HYDRIA. Dietary intake was collected using two 24-h recall interviews and a […]

Carnival: Symbolic Rituals and Nutrition Practices

Greece, even though living and taking an active part in a contemporary era, is a country that is strongly linked to its traditions and customs. Going through the meaning of the word tradition, we see that it derives from the Latin “traditio” which in Greek would be paradosi (παράδοση), implying offering, delivering, or giving. It […]

Mediterranean Vegetable Garden in the 2nd Primary of Hora

In the beginning of March 2022, pupils from the 2nd Primary School of Hora (Municipality of Pylos-Nestor), will start growing vegetables as a teaching resource so as to make them understand where their food originally comes from.  Food growing can teach children about soil, nutrition, science, and life cycles of the vegetables and the eusocial […]

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