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The DIATROFI Program in EuroHealthNet magazine: Food aid and healthy nutrition programmes in schools: what works?
What is the best way to reduce food insecurity and obesity in schools? That’s one of the main questions studied by the DIATROFI programme.
Read More ...A new study about the effectiveness of the DIATROFI Program in improving household food insecurity was published in the European Journal of Public Health
A new scientific study confirms the effectiveness of the DIATROFI Program in reducing food insecurity of children attending school in vulnerable areas in Greece. The study was published in the European Journal of Public Health, which is one of the most prestigious scientific journals.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program was presented at the 25th European Congress on Obesity in Vienna, as an innovative approach to improving children’s health in vulnerable areas
On May 23, Mrs. Athena Linos, Professor of Medical School of the University of Athens and President of the Prolepsis Institute, was guest speaker at the 25th European Congress on Obesity in Vienna, where she presented the DIATROFI Program.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program at the 7th Panhellenic Forum of Public Health and Social Medicine
The Prolepsis Institute participated in 7th Panhellenic Forum of Public Health and Social Medicine which took place on November 3-5, 2017 in Patras.
Read More ...Distinction for Prolepsis Institute at the 14th Hellenic Congress of Nutrition and Dietetics & the 3rd Hellenic Congress of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism
The Prolepsis Institute participated in the 14th Hellenic Congress of Nutrition and Dietetics & the 3rd Hellenic Congress of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism which took place on November 24-26, 2017 at the Cultural Centre «Hellenic Cosmos». The scientific team of the Institute presented two scientific works with results from the DIATROFI school-based Food Aid and Healthy Nutrition Promotion Program which were distinguished with praise.
Read More ...The DIATROFI Program at the VulnerABLE European project conference
The Prolepsis Institute participated in the final Conference of the project “VulnerABLE: Pilot project related to the development of evidence based strategies to improve the health of isolated and vulnerable persons”. During the meeting, good practices for improving the health of vulnerable social groups at a European level were discussed. The DIATROFI Program was presented as an effective intervention practice to support children and families in vulnerable social groups.
Read More ...Prolepsis Institute participated in the Cluster Meeting in Budapest organized by the Executive Agency of the European Commission (Chafea)
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Read More ...All for Health, Health for All: The Prolepsis Institute is participating in the 9th European Public Health Conference
The Prolepsis Institute will participate in the 9th European Public Health Conference, which will be held in Vienna, on November 9-12.
Read More ...The Prolepsis Institute at the 1st Symposium of Public Health Specialists
The Prolepsis Institute is participating in the 1st Symposium of Public Health Specialists, organized by the National Association of Dieticians-Nutritionists and by the team of Public Health Specialists, on May 28, 2016 at the Agricultural University of Athens (in “Fragopoulou” lecture theater). Read More ...
The Prolepsis Institute participated in the 12th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry at the University of Illinois
The Prolepsis Institute, participated in the 12th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry which took place at the University of Illinois on May 18-21. Ms. Nadia Dalma, Head of Qualitative Analysis of the Institute, presented the results of the qualitative research on assessing health-related quality of life in 10-12 year old students and their parents facing food insecurity and participating in the Program DIATROFI. Read More ...
Study published on scientific journal on promotion of healthy nutrition through the Program DIATROFI
The study entitled “Promotion of healthy nutrition among students participating in a school food aid program: a randomized trial” conducted by D. Zota, A. Dalma, A. Petralias, A. Lykou, C-M. Kastorini, M. Yannakoulia, P. Karnaki, K. Belogianni, A. Veloudaki, E. Riza, R. Malik and A. Linou was published in the scientific journal International Journal of Public Health in March 2016. Read More ...
A study regarding the impact of the Program DIATROFI on reducing household food insecurity published in scientific journal
The scientific journal European Journal of Public Health (February 2016) published the study: “The impact of a school food aid program on household food insecurity” (A. Petralias, E. Papadimitriou, E. Riza, M. Karaga, A. Zagoura, A. Linou) which was carried out by the scientific team of the Program DIATROFI.
Read More ...Participation of the Prolepsis Institute at a school educative meeting regarding the dietary habits of adolescents and the promotion of a healthy diet.
On Wednesday, January 20, Prolepsis Institute participated in the Workshop “Adolescent Nutrition” organized by the 4th general Greek High school of Galatsi in the context of the Program “Ready, Steady…Life: A Healthy Lifestyle Programme ERASMUS+ 2015 – 2017. In an auditorium full of members of the school community, Mrs. Elena Kritseli, Nutritionist-Epidemiologist of Prolepsis Institute, presented the basic principles of healthy eating, answered student questions and discussed topics related to adolescents’ eating habits.
Read More ...Study published on scientific journal regarding the benefits of the “DIATROFI Program” on students’ eating habits
The study entitled “The influence of a school-based intervention programme regarding adherence to a healthy diet in children and adolescents from disadvantaged areas in Greece: the DIATROFI study”, conducted by C.-M. Kastorini, A. Lykou, M.Yannakoulia, A. Petralias, E. Riza and A. Linos was published in the scientific Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health in January 2016.
Read More ...Processed meats have been classified as carcinogenic according to WHO
The World Health Organization announced that processed and red meat can cause cancer on the basis of a report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC, Department of the World Health Organization). According to the report supported by sufficient evidence, processed meats are classified by IARC as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans.
Read More ...The qualitative results of Program DIATROFI were presented at Oxford University
The qualitative results of DIATROFI nutrition programe were successfully presented at the Oxford Round Table summer session. Distinguished scientists from the US, Australia and Israel indicated the crucial importance of school feeding programs during a roundtable discussion on public health issues, as well as highlighted the DIATROFI nutrition program as a worldwide best practice. Read More ...
Results of the DIATROFI Program at the 41st Pan-Hellenic Medical Congres
Prolepsis Institute participated in the 41st Pan-Hellenic Medical Congress held on 10-13 June at the Hilton Athens Hotel. Read More ...
27-28 September 2014: "Mediterranean Diet and Workplace Health" Conference
The Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency (OEMR) at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) in collaboration with the PBS show, The Cooking Odyssey, is pleased to announce the conference, “Mediterranean Diet and Workplace Health,” as a part of the OEMR’s ongoing Initiative for Productivity and Health Management. This unique and innovative conference will feature lectures, panels, and select chef-supervised meals to increase awareness, appeal, and understanding of Mediterranean dietary habits as a vehicle for improved workplace health. Conference registrants will also be our courtesy guests at an associated Greek food and wine exhibition immediately following the HSPH conference. Read More ...