Healthy eating training in Padua, Italy

The Sargent College Mediterranean Diet: Nutrition, Culture and Health program, based in Padua, Italy, attracted 27 students from several colleges this year. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students and is held in front of the Palazzo Bo and the Anatomical Theater.

In this four-week program, students studied the Mediterranean way of life, its food, culture and cuisine. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn about research supporting the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and immerse themselves in the local culture and lifestyle.

In the program, students visited the Borogluche vineyard and agricultural estate, which is located about 45 miles north of Venice.

The program faculty also strive to develop students' positive attitudes toward food and inclusion in their work with patients. They argue that the Mediterranean diet is an affordable and budget-friendly way of eating that can improve health and quality of life.

The students also studied scientific articles about the effects of the Mediterranean diet on diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, and analyzed statistics and graphs. They also practiced cooking with local farmers and visited markets to buy fresh produce.

Many students commented that the course had a positive impact on their attitudes towards food and lifestyle, and they were willing to make changes to their daily routine to maintain a healthy lifestyle.