Physical Activity and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet

Dear Colleagues,

The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the most complete and balanced diets worldwide; it has been associated with a higher level of quality of life and general health. Some benefits are particularly notable, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. In addition, recent studies have linked the Mediterranean diet to better mental health.

A number of factors may be related to greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet, including physical activity and other factors of a psychological and social nature. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to address how adherence to the Mediterranean diet is influenced by the amount, regularity, and type of physical activity carried out by social aspects, such as socioeconomic status, gender, marital status, and the configuration of the living unit, among others, and psychological aspects, given that psychological well-being facilitates a correct eating habit.

For this Special Issue, we welcome original, theoretical and empirical research that provides new knowledge on the subject through novel approaches that open up new lines of research for the research community and contribute relevant information to the literature on public health.

Prof. Dr. Manuel Castro Sanchez
Prof. Dr. Ramón Chacón Cuberos
Guest Editors

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• Mediterranean diet
• nutrition
• public health
• psychological well-being
• physical activity
• quality of life
• psychosocial factors