Association between the Japanese-style diet and low prevalence of depressive symptoms: Japan Epidemiology Collaboration on Occupational Health Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The Japanese diet, rich in fish, soy products, and green tea, is associated with better mental health. However, associations between Japanese dietary patterns and depressive symptoms remain inconsistent, with limited research on predefined patterns. This study developed scores for traditional and modified Japanese diets to explore their cross-sectional associations with depressive symptoms in a large working population.

Methods

As part of the Japan Epidemiology Collaboration on Occupational Health Study, we conducted a survey between 2018 and 2021. Diet was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Scores were developed for the traditional Japanese diet (9 items: white rice, miso soup, soy products, cooked vegetables, mushrooms, seaweed, fish, salty foods,

SUBMITTER: Miyake H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12319640 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature