Eating patterns in a nationwide sample of Japanese aged 1-79 years from MINNADE study: eating frequency, clock time for eating, time spent on eating and variability of eating patterns.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although there is growing evidence suggesting that eating patterns are important determinants of health status, comprehensive information on patterning of eating behaviours is almost lacking. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe eating patterns in Japan.

Design

Information on actual eating behaviours was collected using 2-d dietary record in each season over a year (total 8 d). Eating occasions were defined as any discrete intake occasion (with a discrete start clock time and name) except for eating occasions consisting of water only, which were excluded.

Setting

Japan.

Participants

A nationwide sample of 4032 Japanese aged 1-79 years.

Results

The mean value of eating frequency of meals (i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner), snack

SUBMITTER: Murakami K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9991801 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature