Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and olive oil consumption in national and international academics: a pilot study

Abstract

Mediterranean Diet has been considered one of the healthiest and sustainable dietary patterns existent, being also recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). One of the central aspects of Mediterranean Diet is olive oil consumption. Bragança is located at a region of a long tradition of olive oil production and consumption, however is not clear whether new generations are keeping this traditional heritage and if people coming from other countries adopt this cultural tradition of olive oil consumption and adherence to a Mediterranean Diet.N/