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ArticleNutrients2025

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Early Childhood at School with the 0-6 EpPOI Project: Efficacy on Motor Skills and Mediterranean Diet Adherence.

Debora Porri, Elisa La Rosa, Giorgia Pepe, Letteria Anna Morabito, Valentina Arena, Giovanni Luppino, Carla Fazio, Alessandra Li Pomi, Domenico Corica, Angela Alibrandi and 3 more

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Article in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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13 authors.

Debora PorriDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Elisa La RosaPediatric Unit, "G. Martino" University Hospital, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Giorgia PepeDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Letteria Anna MorabitoPediatric Unit, "G. Martino" University Hospital, University of Messina, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8274-9474
Valentina ArenaDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Giovanni LuppinoDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0009-0008-7697-2347
Carla FazioDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.
Alessandra Li PomiDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-4905-371X
Domenico CoricaDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3628-1612
Angela AlibrandiDepartment of Economics, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy.
Debora Di MauroDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy.
Tommaso AversaDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1754-6822
Malgorzata WasniewskaDepartment of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8299-2677

Funding

PSN 2019-Regione Siciliana Project Code 2.02.04.01.112, Ref. 429-CE 5.02.01.15.12
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChildhood obesity is a global health concern. Early development of fundamental movement skills (FMS) and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) are key modifiable factors for prevention. This study assessed the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary, school-based intervention for childhood obesity prevention.

methodsChildren aged 3-5 years from a preschool in Messina, Italy, participated in a 9-month intervention integrating nutritional education and physical activity. FMS were evaluated using the MOBAK test. Anthropometric measurements and MD adherence (through the Kid-Med questionnaire) were collected. Caregivers completed an online survey reporting lifestyle changes.

resultsSignificant improvements were observed in FMS: object control (score 1) increased from 2.67 ± 1.78 to 4.28 ± 1.82, locomotor skills (score 2) from 4.69 ± 1.96 to 5.83, 5.83 ± 1.70, and total MOBAK score (score 3) from 7.35 ± 3.09 to 10.11± 2.94. (

conclusionsA school-based multidisciplinary intervention significantly improved motor competence and dietary habits in preschool children. These findings underscore the importance of early, integrated strategies involving families and educators to support healthy development and prevent childhood obesity.

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Diet, MediterraneanHealth PromotionHealthy LifestyleMotor SkillsPediatric ObesitySchool Health ServicesChild, PreschoolExerciseFemaleHumansItalyMaleSchoolsSurveys and Questionnaireschildhood obesityfundamental movement skillsKid-MedMediterranean dietMOBAKpreschoolschool-based intervention

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PMCPMC12251372

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