Abstract Objective : To describe the 25‐year changes in BMI (measured kilograms per meters squared) and prevalence of obesity Japanese children with special reference to urban‐rural differences. Research Methods Procedures We used data sets from cross‐sectional annual nationwide surveys (National Nutrition Survey, Japan) conducted 1976 2000 comprising 29, 052 boys 27, 552 girls between 6 14 years age. carried out trend analyses on sex age groups residential areas according size municipality...

We have presented BMI reference data for Japanese children using the LSM method (1), where L, S and M values were smoothed by one or two segments of polynomial functions with nonsmooth connection, which was barrier adequate evaluation children. So, we cubic spline several knots that are in this report.

Objectives. We described changes in body mass index (BMI) and the prevalence of thinness among young Japanese women (aged 15–29 years) from 1976 to 2000 by reanalyzing nationwide data National Nutrition Survey, Japan. Methods. used height weight sets for 30 903 nonpregnant, nonlactating during 25-year period. calculated mean values BMI 3 age groups (15–19, 20–24, 25–29 years age). Results. Changes per 10 were −0.17 kg/m 2 , −0.22 −0.34 each group, respectively. Extreme (BMI < 17 )...

The present study describes findings in relation to perceived body size and ‘desire for thinness’ by age residential areas (‘metropolitan areas’, ‘large cities’, ‘small cities’ ‘towns’) among young Japanese women. Data on 1731 non-pregnant, non-lactating women aged 15–39 years from the 1998 National Nutrition Survey of Japan were used. Current was evaluated BMI percentiles (lean, < 5th; underweight, 5th ≤ 25th; normal, 25th 75th; overweight, 75th 95th; obese, ≥ 95th), calculated 5-year...

Abstract Monitoring nutritional status of the population is essential in development and evaluation national or local health policies. In this study, we aimed to demonstrate analysis on trends dietary intake energy macronutrients, as well Na, Japanese using data series cross-sectional surveys – National Nutrition Survey (NNS) Health (NHNS) during period from 1995 2016. The NNS NHNS participants aged 20–79 years were included analysis. Dietary was estimated 1-d household-based record. trend...

Abstract Background Consumption of home-prepared meals may lead to better nutritional intake. Few studies have examined the association between frequency consuming prepared away from home and inadequacy intake based on standards food group We therefore aimed investigate this issue among Japanese adults. Methods This study was a secondary analysis 2015 National Health Nutrition Survey in Japan, involving 921 men 1300 women aged 18–64 years, conducted as cross-sectional survey. The defined...

The Japanese National Health and Nutrition Survey local health nutrition surveys have been used to monitor the effects of promotion policies in Japan. However, participation rates are declining, affecting overall results. Since 2019, we held workshops share efforts governments responsible for survey improve rates, but not included systems implementation. Therefore, this study elucidated through workshops. In 2024, 26 employees participated workshop using methods developed a previous study....

Abstract Aim: To investigate possible factors related to the recent rise in prevalence of low‐birth‐weight (LBW) infants Japan. Methods: A data set comprising 11 746 from Children and Infant Growth Surveys (1980, 1990, 2000) was analyzed. Results: The proportion LBW 4.2% 1980, 6.1% 8.3% 2000. maternal smoking increased 6.5% 1990 10.9% When multivariate logistic regression analysis applied estimate risk for 2000, following were selected as independent factors: preterm delivery, early term...

To evaluate protein and amino acid intakes distribution among Japanese people in terms of prevention sarcopenia or frailty.We carried out a cross-sectional study using data from Japan's 2012 National Health Nutrition Survey. From the original dataset, we selected individuals aged ≥30 years, who were not pregnant lactating, for whom dietary intake, bodyweight body height available. Protein intake was calculated exclusive software developed survey. Amino database created by Institute Longevity...

Child malnutrition and maternal obesity are serious public health issues in Sri Lanka. This study explores the associations between socioeconomic status double burden of among school-aged children within their household. A total 543 primary school aged 5–10 years (204 boys 339 girls) Gampaha District, Lanka, were included analysis. The nutritional statuses thinness, normal, overweight, for mothers defined according to WHO growth references body mass index. Maternal education, household...

Obesity has become a public health problem in Japan. The National Nutrition Survey (2000) showed prevalence of preobese (body mass index: 25−29.9 kg/m 2 ) and obesity (≥ 30 was 24.5% 2.3%, respectively, males, 17.8% 3.4%, females aged 20 years over. Trends overweight the last 25 differed among age‐sex groups across residential areas. most significant increase observed men small towns, whilst there remarkable decrease women metropolitan In 10 year national plan for promotion named ‘Health...

Abstract Aim: To describe the nutritional status in Japanese pregnant and lactating women at a national level, through comparison with their non‐pregnant/non‐lactating controls. Material methods: Pooled data from five years (1995–1999) of National Nutrition Survey, Japan. Data on 330 388 women, one‐by‐one matched controls, were used for analysis. Results: There fewer smokers, drinkers, exercisers compared to controls ( P < 0.01). Both showed significantly higher intakes carbohydrates,...

Background: The health care field is focusing considerable attention on dietary control, which requires that individuals record what they eat. We have developed a novel smartphone application called FoodLog, multimedia food recording tool allows users to take photos of their meals and produce textual records. Unlike conventional smartphone-based tools, FoodLog employ meal help them input descriptions based image retrieval. In this study, we conducted usability experiments evaluate the...

There is an increasing global interest in the role of Japanese diet as a possible explanation for nation's healthy diet, which contributes to world's highest life-expectancy enjoyed Japan. However, nationwide studies on current food intake status among general population have not been established yet. This study examined association between patterns and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) such waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (SBP, DBP), HbA1c lipid profiles...

Abstract Objective: To examine 44-year trends in height, weight and BMI, the prevalence of overweight/obesity underweight elderly Japanese population because Japan, country with longest life expectancy, has highest ageing population. Design: Using nationally representative cumulative data from Japan National Health Nutrition Survey 1973–2016, sex-specific age-adjusted mean were calculated for each year. Trend analyses performed using Joinpoint Regression Program. Next, changes estimated age...

Type and volume of infant feeding determines growth, hematological parameters, serum lipids.Study subjects consisted 103 infants who were born vaginally at term, with birthweight >2200 g. Milk amount, type, anthropometry measured 1 6 months. Hematological tests lipid profile assessed Thirty-four breast-fed 36 formula-fed months.Breast-fed demonstrated similar growth patterns compared partially or infants, despite the lower milk intake. Infants higher breast intake months, however, tended to...

Abstract Background: The purpose of the paper was to determine risk factors for small‐for‐gestational‐age (SGA) infants at full term, in Japan. Methods: study conducted four hospitals and clinics Tokyo metropolitan area. A retrospective review 2972 mothers their born from singleton pregnancies any time during years 2002 2003 conducted. Results: Of these women, 8.4% gave birth SGA infants. proportion significantly higher among heavy smokers (>10 cigarettes/day; 13.7%, P < 0.01). odds...

This study aimed to examine the association of fetal growth and elevated third trimester maternal serum folate due folic acid (FA) supplement intake. Dietary intake, use FA supplements, weight, blood biomarkers B-vitamins (serum folate, pyridoxal, vitamin B12, plasma total homocysteine) were observed in 33 healthy pregnant women at (average gestational age 35 wk). Birth outcomes assessed through hospital birth records. Infant anthropometry followed up 1 mo postpartum. Fourteen taking...

A potential approach for determining the estimated average requirement (EAR) is based on observation that a water-soluble vitamin or its catabolite(s) can be detected in urine.In this approach, urinary excretion of increase when intake exceeds requirement.This applied to B1, B2 and niacin.A second determine blood concentration.In case, indicated by value rather than threshold level.The B6, B12, folate, C. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) was calculated multiplying EAR 1.2.For...