Demographics, health-related behaviors, eating habits and knowledge associated with vegetable intake in Japanese adults

Asano, Andrea Wakita; Hayashi, Fumi; Miyoshi, Masao; Arai, Yusuke; Yoshita, Katsushi; Yamamoto, Shigeru; Yoshiike, Nobuo

doi:10.1038/ejcn.2009.88

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“…This relationship was seen in men but not women in five of the studies. 31,34,36,44,45 Two studies that analysed men and women separately found lower intakes of fruits but not vegetables 46 or fruits and vegetables 35 in those living alone. A study of women only found lower fruits and vegetables intake in those living alone.…”

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Relationship between living alone and food and nutrient intake

2015

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The increase in the number of individuals living alone has implications for nutrition and health outcomes. The aim of this review was to investigate whether there is a difference in food and nutrient intake between adults living alone and those living with others. Eight electronic databases were searched, using terms related to living alone, nutrition, food, and socioeconomic factors. Forty-one papers met the inclusion criteria, and data of interest were extracted. Results varied but suggested that, compared with persons who do not live alone, persons who live alone have a lower diversity of food intake, a lower consumption of some core foods groups (fruits, vegetables, and fish), and a higher likelihood of having an unhealthy dietary pattern. Associations between living alone and nutrient intake were unclear. Men living alone were more often observed to be at greater risk of undesirable intakes than women. The findings of this review suggest that living alone could negatively affect some aspects of food intake and contribute to the relationship between living alone and poor health outcomes, although associations could vary among socioeconomic groups. Further research is required to help to elucidate these findings.

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Relationship between living alone and food and nutrient intake

2015

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“…Based on the distribution of health behaviors, participants in the “low substance use and good dietary habit” cluster exhibited low health risk behaviors than those in the “low substance use and good dietary habit” cluster. Having breakfast regularly may be associated with high vegetable consumption [ 51 – 53 ]. Previous studies have suggested that those who show high health awareness are likely to have some healthy behaviors simultaneously [ 37 , 54 – 57 ].…”

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Clustering of health behaviors among Japanese adults and their association with socio-demographics and happiness

Satoh

2022

PLoS ONE

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Background Scholars have associated happiness with health behaviors, which co-occur and exert synergistic effects. Therefore, identifying clusters of health behaviors and their effect on happiness can contribute to the development of strategies for promoting happiness and improving health behaviors. Aim This study aimed to examine clusters of health behaviors and their associations with socio-demographics and with happiness among Japanese adults. Methods This study used data from the Japanese Household Panel Survey and the Keio Household Panel Survey. Questionnaires were distributed to 4,993 households out of which 1,554 responses were analyzed (participants aged 27−65 years). The survey included health behaviors (alcohol consumption, smoking, vegetable and fruit consumption, breakfast-eating habits, and physical activities), happiness, and socio-demographics. Latent class analysis was conducted to identify the clusters, whereas latent regression was employed to investigate socio-demographics related to the clusters. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the relation between happiness and the clusters. Results Two health behavior clusters were identified: Cluster 1 (low substance use and good dietary habit; n = 817; 52.3%) and Cluster 2 (high alcohol, poor nutrition, and inactive; n = 737; 47.7%). Latent regression analysis indicated that all socio-demographics, barring socioeconomic status, were significantly associated with the clusters. The “low substance use and good dietary habit” cluster was significantly related with higher odds of happiness (odds ratio = 1.425, 95% confidence interval = 1.146−1.772, p = 0.001). Conclusions This study identified health behavior clusters among Japanese adults and established the association between the “low substance use and good dietary habit” cluster and high levels of happiness. However, the causality of the relationship between health behavior and happiness remains unclear, which highlights the need for further research to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.

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“… 39 , 40 Compared to older adults who lived alone, younger adults living alone had higher proportions of smoking 41 and lower vegetables intake. 42 In comparison to those to those living with others, older adults who live alone may be physically healthier. 43 , 44 It is plausible this may be case in younger but not older adults living alone, which would explain the association being restricted to the younger age group.…”

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“…It it also possible that living alone has a causal relation with mortality. Individuals who live with others may gain more encouragement to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and this may be more important in younger individuals 41 , 42 and in males. 39 , 45 Further, individuals who live with others may get faster contact with medical services and first aid help in the event of illness, though it seems implausible that this factor would differ by age or sex.…”

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confidence: 99%