Nutritional characteristics of the Japanese diet: A cross-sectional study of the correlation between Japanese Diet Index and nutrient intake among community-based elderly Japanese

The Japanese diet has been widely expected to have health benefits that have contributed to the longevity of the Japanese population [1 –3]. Previous studies have reported that the Japanese dietary pattern is associated with a lower risk of mortality or adverse health outcomes (e.g. disability, dementia, and depression) [4–9].

Source: Nutrition - July 12, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Yasutake Tomata, Shu Zhang, Yu Kaiho, Fumiya Tanji, Yumi Sugawara, Ichiro Tsuji Source Type: research