Alves, SaraMendes, EugéniaMonteiro, António M.Fernandes, AdíliaFernandes, HélderVaz, Josiana A.Pereira, Ana Maria Geraldes Rodrigues2025-06-052025-06-052025Alves, Sara ; Mendes, Eugénia ; Monteiro, António M .; Fernandes, Adília ; Fernandes, Hélder ; Vaz, Josiana A .; Pereira, Ana Maria Geraldes Rodrigues (2025). Adherence to the mediterranean diet and the risk of metabolic syndrome: a preliminary study. In 4th International Congress of Health and Well-being Intervention Innovation, Technology and Research (ICHWBI 2025). Viseuhttp://hdl.handle.net/10198/34560The aging population is facing an increase in chronic diseases, particularly Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), which raises the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes1,2. Effective prevention strategies are essential. The Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats, has been shown to improve metabolic health and reduce these risks, especially among older adults3,4engMetabolic syndromeconference object