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Naples, April 21, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

On April 21, 2026, the presentation of the S.A.N.E. project<\/strong> took place at the Sannino-De Cillis school, located in via De Meis, in the Ponticelli district of Naples. The initiative is dedicated to tackling childhood obesity in Campania<\/strong> and promoting the health of younger generations.<\/p>\n

The De Cillis auditorium was filled with students, children, teachers, and school administrators representing the many schools involved in the project, highlighting the strong engagement of the local community and the education sector.<\/p>\n

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Presentation of the S.A.N.E. project at Sannino-De Cillis Institute, Ponticelli, Naples \u2013 April 21, 2026<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

An initiative to reverse the trend of childhood obesity<\/h2>\n

The project is promoted by Fondazione Valter Longo<\/strong>, Evangelical Hospital Betania<\/strong>, and Form.it<\/strong>, and funded by the Campania Region. The goal is to reverse the trend in a geographical area that records the highest rates of childhood obesity in Europe, transforming Campania into a leading laboratory for youth health prevention.<\/p>\n

The first randomized clinical study on adolescents in Campania<\/h2>\n

This initiative marks a significant step forward: for the first time, a randomized clinical study<\/strong> will test the effects of the longevity Mediterranean diet and the fasting-mimicking diet on a sample of 330 adolescents aged 14 to 18<\/strong>, selected based on overweight and obesity criteria. Participants will be monitored through targeted protocols aimed at improving body composition and metabolic parameters.<\/p>\n

17,000 students involved across 5 provinces in Campania<\/h2>\n

In addition to clinical research, the S.A.N.E. project against childhood obesity in Campania<\/strong> includes a comprehensive educational program<\/strong> that will involve more than 17,000 students<\/strong>. A total of 25 schools<\/strong> across the provinces of Naples, Salerno, Caserta, Avellino, and Benevento will participate, with interactive workshops, family open days, and nutritional consultations.<\/p>\n

The project, lasting three years<\/strong>, aims to demonstrate how early intervention on lifestyle habits can significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic and metabolic diseases.<\/p>\n

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Speakers<\/h2>\n

The following speakers contributed to the presentation at the Sannino-De Cillis Institute:<\/p>\n