Variation in Men's Dietary Intake Between Occupations, Based on Data From the Japan Environment and Children's Study.

ABSTRACT: There has been increasing interest in dietary health promotion in the workplace. Although many previous studies have focused on dietary habits in specific occupations, variation between occupational groups requires clarification. The present study aimed to examine differences in food and nutrient intake between occupational groups, using detailed classification. A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Japan Environment and Children's Study. The study included 38,721 employed Japanese expectant fathers aged between 20 and 65 years. Dietary intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. Occupations were categorized into 11 categories according to the Japan Standard Occupational Classification. Analysis of variance and analysis of covariance were performed to comp

SUBMITTER: Tanaka R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6142127 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature