Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight

Despite Italy's reputation for the Mediterranean diet being a model of healthy eating, Italian children have become among the most overweight in Europe, according to WHO data. The article examines how traditional Italian staples like pizza, pasta, potatoes, and protein have contributed to rising childhood obesity rates in the country. This paradox highlights how cultural food traditions can lead to weight problems when consumption patterns shift away from balanced, moderate eating practices.