A global call for a smarter, science-based strategy on obesity and NCDs
Together with the Center for the Study and Research on Obesity (CSRO) of the University of Milan, 3 scientific societies, and 178 professors and scientists from around the world, we have sent a letter to the United Nations ahead of the Fourth High-Level Meeting (HLM4) on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and […]
Tailored Nutrition: Is Politics Ready for Change?
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Today’s food systems face major challenges related to public health, sustainability, and the prevention of chronic diseases. Thanks to new technologies and personalized nutrition, we are changing the way we take care of ourselves with tools that are increasingly precise and tailored. Yet, while science is advancing exponentially, policies still seem […]
Harnessing the Power of Technology to Boost Prosperity
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Entrepreneur UK Staff published an interview with Pietro Paganini, President and co-founder of Competere, in which he explores the importance of nutritional education that balances tradition, freedom of choice, and innovation. You can read the full interview in Entrepreneur UK Staff or find a summary below. As a Curiosity Officer at […]
A Smarter Approach to Obesity: Our Call to the UN
New York, 2nd May 2025 . On May 2nd, we had the honor of participating in the United Nations Multi-Stakeholder Hearing in New York, held in preparation for the upcoming High-Level Meeting 4 on the prevention and control of obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This important gathering brought together representatives from international organizations, academia, civil […]
Health starts with lifestyle
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Every year, on April 7th, we celebrate World Health Day, an opportunity to raise public awareness about global health challenges. Among these, obesity remains one of the most urgent emergencies, especially due to its strong link with cardiovascular diseases, making constant efforts in prevention and the promotion of healthy lifestyles absolutely […]
Obesity and Eating Disorders: Two Sides of the Same Coin
Leggi l’articolo in italiano In March, World Obesity Day (March 4) and National Purple Ribbon Day (March 15), dedicated respectively to raising awareness about obesity and eating disorders, follow each other just days apart. However, it is not always clear how these two public health issues are, in many ways, two sides of the same […]
Obesity: The Pandemic of the 21st Century. A new way to diagnose it
Leggi l’articolo in italiano March 4 marks World Obesity Day, an important occasion to reflect on one of the greatest public health challenges. But what exactly is obesity? The term derives from the Latin obedere, meaning “to eat a lot” or “to devour,” leading to weight gain and, consequently, fat accumulation. Since ancient times, the […]
Mediterranean Diet: A Heritage to Defend
Leggi l’articolo in italiano In recent months, voices have multiplied accusing the Mediterranean Diet of being an exaggeration or even a lie. These are baseless criticisms, aimed at undermining the agri-food economy of Mediterranean countries, with Italy as the main target. It is an ideological and commercial response to the Italian government’s food populism, which […]
La Dieta Mediterranea è uno Stile di Vita
L’ultimo intervento di Pietro Paganini, pubblicato sull’Huffpost, esplora il rischio di ridurre la Dieta Mediterranea a un semplice fenomeno alimentare o commerciale. Sebbene accuse e patriottismo alimentare contribuiscano a questa distorsione, la dieta mediterranea rappresenta in realtà un metodo basato sull’equilibrio tra cibo, socialità e benessere psico-fisico. Un modello che il mondo intero ci invidia. […]
Nutrition + Science = Mediterranean Diet
Leggi l’articolo in italiano As early as the 5th century BC, Hippocrates had intuited that health is inextricably linked to nutrition, but it took centuries to precisely define this relationship through scientific research. It was thanks to the studies of Ancel Keys, particularly the famous “Seven Countries Study”, that in the 1970s, the concept of […]