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Italy’s Childhood Obesity Crisis | Global News
- Published
- July 25, 2026
- Duration
- 2:04
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- Last updated
- Jul 26, 2026
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Italy’s Mediterranean diet legacy is crumbling as childhood obesity surges, with kids as young as eight facing bariatric surgery once reserved for adults. Once celebrated for veggies, olive oil, and whole grains, the nation’s food culture has shifted to “pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein, and bread” — loaded with processed junk. Cultural norms still equate …
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Italy’s Mediterranean diet legacy is crumbling as childhood obesity surges, with kids as young as eight facing bariatric surgery once reserved for adults. Once celebrated for veggies, olive oil, and whole grains, the nation’s food culture has shifted to “pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein, and bread” — loaded with processed junk. Cultural norms still equate chubby cheeks with health, while schools lack space for exercise, trapping families in unhealthy habits. New efforts include school nutrition w
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