Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight

Childhood obesity is rising sharply in Italy, particularly in Campania, as traditional Mediterranean eating habits give way to processed foods, frequent snacks and sugary drinks. Doctors, schools and regional programs are pursuing education, medication, surgery and experimental diets, although specialists disagree about the safety of severe food restrictions for adolescents.

意大利儿童肥胖率正迅速上升，坎帕尼亚大区的问题尤其严重。传统地中海饮食逐渐被加工食品、频繁吃零食和含糖饮料取代。医生、学校及地区项目正通过教育、药物、手术和试验性饮食进行干预，但专家对青少年严格限制饮食的安全性仍有分歧。