AN UPDATED REPRESENTATION OF THE TRADITIONAL MEDITERRANEAN DIET PROPOSED BY THE ITALIAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN NUTRITION (SINU)
In recent decades, a growing body of research has provided substantial scientific evidence linking adherence to the Mediterranean diet with a reduced risk of chronic diseases. At the same time, concerns about the environmental impact of the global food system have intensified, particularly in light of the projected population growth in the coming years. This work presents an updated graphical representation of the traditional Mediterranean dietary model, developed by a dedicated Working Group of the Italian Society of Human Nutrition (SINU)