Dietary patterns and abdominal obesity in middle-aged and elderly Japanese adults: The WASEDA'S Health Study

The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide [1, 2]. Abdominal obesity is a primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease [3, 4], and it has been shown to be associated with impaired physical functions and lower quality of life [5]. From a public health standpoint, it is important to reduce the prevalence of abdominal obesity.

Source: Nutrition - July 19, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Tomoko Ito, Ryoko Kawakami, Kumpei Tanisawa, Rina Miyawaki, Kaori Ishii, Suguru Torii, Katsuhiko Suzuki, Shizuo Sakamoto, Isao Muraoka, Koichiro Oka, Mitsuru Higuchi, WASEDA'S Health Study Group Source Type: research