FOUNDATION
The Mediterranean Diet Foundation (FDM) was created in 1996 to preserve the millennium-old lifestyle shared by the Mediterranean people. Scientists have shown that this lifestyle is beneficial for the health and wellbeing of people. It also contributes to the maintenance of sustainable agriculture and preserving the environment.
In recent decades there have been deep socio-cultural changes in the Mediterranean populations that have caused changed in eating habits, having a significant impact on the deterioration of health.
It is essential do develop multi-sector actions to ensure the survival of the Mediterranean Diet as a preventive measure in the population’s health, especially for children.
