Keiko Asakura
Biographic Data
| ID | 6263324 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Keiko Asakura |
| GIVEN NAMES | Keiko |
| FAMILY NAME | Asakura |
| SIGNATURE | ASAKURA K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Toho University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2323-1640 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Misreporting of height and weight by primary school children in Japan
Self-reported height/weight was generally accurate in Japanese primary school children. However, even primary school children misreported their height/weight intentionally like adults, possibly due to social pressure to lose weight or that not to stand out. Thus, health education about appropriate body constitution should be provided from the beginning of adolescence, particularly for girls
Consumption of highly processed foods in relation to overall diet quality among Japanese adults
Objective: To (i) examine the consumption of highly processed foods (HPF) in relation to diet quality among Japanese adults and (ii) compare the results when dishes prepared away home are disaggregated into food ingredients before classification by processing levels and the results when they are not. Design: Cross-sectional analysis using 4-day dietary record data. Foods were categorised by level of processing using the framework developed by the…
Relationship between dietary patterns and physical performance in the very old population
Objectives: As the world’s population is ageing, improving the physical performance (PP) of the older population is becoming important. Although diets are fundamental to maintaining and improving PP, few studies have addressed the role of these factors in adults aged ≥ 85 years, and none have been conducted in Asia. This study aimed to determine the dietary patterns (DP) and examine their relationship with PP in this population. Design: This cros…
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate and Hearing Impairment in Japan
Several longitudinal studies have examined associations between renal dysfunction and hearing impairment. Here, we explored the longitudinal association between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and hearing impairment among the working-age population in Japan. Participants were 88,425 males and 38,722 females aged 20-59 years, without hearing impairment at baseline (2013), who attended Japanese occupational annual health check-ups from …
Characterisation of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in the Japanese context
Objective: To characterise different meal types by examining the contribution of specific meals to the total intakes and the nutritional quality of each meal. Design: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted based on dietary data collected using 4-d dietary record. Diet quality was assessed by the Healthy Eating Index-2015 and Nutrient-Rich Food Index 9.3. Setting: Japan. Participants: Adults aged 20–81 years ( n 639). Results: Diet quality was, …
Association of Structural Social Capital and Self-Reported Well-Being among Japanese Community-Dwelling Adults
Previous studies have shown both positive and non-positive associations between social capital and health. However, longitudinal evidence examining its comprehensive effects on well-being is still limited. This study examined whether structural social capital in the local community was related to the later well-being of Japanese people aged 40 or above. A 4-year longitudinal study was conducted in a rural Japanese town. "Well-being" was measured …
Association between dietary intake and serum biomarkers of long-chain Pufa in Japanese preschool children
Objective: Recent research supports the importance of PUFA intake in children, particularly of EPA and DHA; however, few verified methods to assess whether PUFA intake is adequate are available. Design: We assessed the correlation between serum PUFA and lipid concentrations with seafood and PUFA intake measured using a brief-type self-administered diet history questionnaire for Japanese preschool children (BDHQ3y). Setting: Single centre birth co…
Snacking in Japanese nursery school children aged 3–6 years
Objective: This cross-sectional study evaluated the dietary characteristics of snacks, the contribution of snacks to daily nutrient intake and the association of energy intake (EI) from snacks with the prevalence of nutritional inadequacy in Japanese nursery school children. Design: Foods and nutrients consumed in each eating occasion were assessed by 3-d dietary records. The prevalence of inadequate intake of twenty nutrients assessed by the age…
A longer time spent at childcare is associated with lower diet quality among children aged 5–6 years, but not those aged 1.5–2 and 3–4 years
This study showed that long time spent at childcare was strongly associated with low diet quality among children aged 5-6 years, but not those aged 1·5-2 and 3-4 years. More research is needed to clarify different associations in each age group
Awareness of Locomotive Syndrome and Factors Associated with Awareness
Locomotive syndrome is a condition of reduced mobility, and patients have a high risk of requiring nursing care. In order to investigate the level of awareness of the term "locomotive syndrome" and the factors relating to awareness in a community, awareness of locomotive syndrome was included in a questionnaire survey on health and daily life conducted in Koumi Town (Japan), which was distributed to 3181 eligible residents aged 40 years or older.…
SFA intake among Japanese schoolchildren
Objective Although a high intake of fat, particularly SFA, is a well-known risk factor for CVD, fat intake in Japan has attracted relatively little attention from health professionals to date due to the low intake in the Japanese population. However, recent surveys have shown an increase in fat intake in younger Japanese populations. Here, we described the fat intake and dietary sources of SFA in Japanese schoolchildren. Also, we experimentally e…
School lunches in Japan
Objective The role of school lunches in diet quality has not been well studied. Here, we aimed to determine the contribution of school lunches to overall nutrient intake in Japanese schoolchildren. Design The study was conducted nationwide under a cross-sectional design. A non-consecutive, three-day diet record was performed on two school days and a non-school day separately. The prevalence of inadequate nutrient intake was estimated for intakes …
Sodium sources in the Japanese diet
Objective Globally, the Na consumption of most people exceeds the WHO recommendation. To be effective, salt reduction programmes require assessment of the dietary sources of Na. Due to methodological difficulties however, comprehensive assessments are rare. Here, we identified Na sources in the Japanese diet using a 4 d diet record that was specifically designed for Na source description. Design A cross-sectional study. Subjects Apparently health…
Dietary patterns extracted from the current Japanese diet and their associations with sodium and potassium intakes estimated by repeated 24 h urine collection
Objective To identify dietary patterns in the current Japanese diet and evaluate the associations between these patterns and Na and K intakes. Design Dietary patterns were extracted by factor analysis from the intakes of food groups assessed with a validated self-administrated diet history questionnaire. Na and K intakes and urinary Na:K were assessed by repeated 24 h urine collection. Subjects Healthy Japanese adults aged 20–69 years (353 men an…
Relationship Between Dietary Sugar Intake and Dental Caries Among Japanese Preschool Children with Relatively Low Sugar Intake (Japan Nursery School SHOKUIKU Study)
Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding in Early Infancy
Higher proportion of total and fat energy intake during the morning may reduce absolute intake of energy within the day. An observational study in free-living Japanese adults
Cohabitational effect of grandparents on dietary intake among young Japanese women and their mothers living together. A multicenter cross-sectional study
Within- and Between-Individual Variation in Energy and Nutrient Intake in Japanese Adults
In a group of Japanese adults, coefficients of within-individual variation and between-individual variation, which were used to estimate the group size and number of records required for adequate dietary assessment, differed by age, sex, and nutrient.
Iron intake does not significantly correlate with iron deficiency among young Japanese women
Objectives We evaluated the association of nutrient intake with Fe deficiency with regard to lifestyle factors and health condition in young Japanese women. Uniquely among developed countries, dietary habits render Japanese populations vulnerable to Fe deficiency, owing to their relatively low intake of Fe and high intake of Fe absorption inhibitors, such as green tea and soyabeans. Design A cross-sectional study. Setting and subjects The subject…
Iron intake does not significantly correlate with iron deficiency among young Japanese women
Objectives We evaluated the association of nutrient intake with Fe deficiency with regard to lifestyle factors and health condition in young Japanese women. Uniquely among developed countries, dietary habits render Japanese populations vulnerable to Fe deficiency, owing to their relatively low intake of Fe and high intake of Fe absorption inhibitors, such as green tea and soyabeans. Design A cross-sectional study. Setting and subjects The subject…
Within- and Between-Individual Variation in Energy and Nutrient Intake in Japanese Adults
In a group of Japanese adults, coefficients of within-individual variation and between-individual variation, which were used to estimate the group size and number of records required for adequate dietary assessment, differed by age, sex, and nutrient.
Relationship Between Dietary Sugar Intake and Dental Caries Among Japanese Preschool Children with Relatively Low Sugar Intake (Japan Nursery School SHOKUIKU Study)
Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding in Early Infancy
Higher proportion of total and fat energy intake during the morning may reduce absolute intake of energy within the day. An observational study in free-living Japanese adults
Cohabitational effect of grandparents on dietary intake among young Japanese women and their mothers living together. A multicenter cross-sectional study
Sodium sources in the Japanese diet
Objective Globally, the Na consumption of most people exceeds the WHO recommendation. To be effective, salt reduction programmes require assessment of the dietary sources of Na. Due to methodological difficulties however, comprehensive assessments are rare. Here, we identified Na sources in the Japanese diet using a 4 d diet record that was specifically designed for Na source description. Design A cross-sectional study. Subjects Apparently health…
Dietary patterns extracted from the current Japanese diet and their associations with sodium and potassium intakes estimated by repeated 24 h urine collection
Objective To identify dietary patterns in the current Japanese diet and evaluate the associations between these patterns and Na and K intakes. Design Dietary patterns were extracted by factor analysis from the intakes of food groups assessed with a validated self-administrated diet history questionnaire. Na and K intakes and urinary Na:K were assessed by repeated 24 h urine collection. Subjects Healthy Japanese adults aged 20–69 years (353 men an…
SFA intake among Japanese schoolchildren
Objective Although a high intake of fat, particularly SFA, is a well-known risk factor for CVD, fat intake in Japan has attracted relatively little attention from health professionals to date due to the low intake in the Japanese population. However, recent surveys have shown an increase in fat intake in younger Japanese populations. Here, we described the fat intake and dietary sources of SFA in Japanese schoolchildren. Also, we experimentally e…
School lunches in Japan
Objective The role of school lunches in diet quality has not been well studied. Here, we aimed to determine the contribution of school lunches to overall nutrient intake in Japanese schoolchildren. Design The study was conducted nationwide under a cross-sectional design. A non-consecutive, three-day diet record was performed on two school days and a non-school day separately. The prevalence of inadequate nutrient intake was estimated for intakes …
A longer time spent at childcare is associated with lower diet quality among children aged 5–6 years, but not those aged 1.5–2 and 3–4 years
This study showed that long time spent at childcare was strongly associated with low diet quality among children aged 5-6 years, but not those aged 1·5-2 and 3-4 years. More research is needed to clarify different associations in each age group
Awareness of Locomotive Syndrome and Factors Associated with Awareness
Locomotive syndrome is a condition of reduced mobility, and patients have a high risk of requiring nursing care. In order to investigate the level of awareness of the term "locomotive syndrome" and the factors relating to awareness in a community, awareness of locomotive syndrome was included in a questionnaire survey on health and daily life conducted in Koumi Town (Japan), which was distributed to 3181 eligible residents aged 40 years or older.…
Association of Structural Social Capital and Self-Reported Well-Being among Japanese Community-Dwelling Adults
Previous studies have shown both positive and non-positive associations between social capital and health. However, longitudinal evidence examining its comprehensive effects on well-being is still limited. This study examined whether structural social capital in the local community was related to the later well-being of Japanese people aged 40 or above. A 4-year longitudinal study was conducted in a rural Japanese town. "Well-being" was measured …
Association between dietary intake and serum biomarkers of long-chain Pufa in Japanese preschool children
Objective: Recent research supports the importance of PUFA intake in children, particularly of EPA and DHA; however, few verified methods to assess whether PUFA intake is adequate are available. Design: We assessed the correlation between serum PUFA and lipid concentrations with seafood and PUFA intake measured using a brief-type self-administered diet history questionnaire for Japanese preschool children (BDHQ3y). Setting: Single centre birth co…
Snacking in Japanese nursery school children aged 3–6 years
Objective: This cross-sectional study evaluated the dietary characteristics of snacks, the contribution of snacks to daily nutrient intake and the association of energy intake (EI) from snacks with the prevalence of nutritional inadequacy in Japanese nursery school children. Design: Foods and nutrients consumed in each eating occasion were assessed by 3-d dietary records. The prevalence of inadequate intake of twenty nutrients assessed by the age…
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate and Hearing Impairment in Japan
Several longitudinal studies have examined associations between renal dysfunction and hearing impairment. Here, we explored the longitudinal association between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and hearing impairment among the working-age population in Japan. Participants were 88,425 males and 38,722 females aged 20-59 years, without hearing impairment at baseline (2013), who attended Japanese occupational annual health check-ups from …
Characterisation of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in the Japanese context
Objective: To characterise different meal types by examining the contribution of specific meals to the total intakes and the nutritional quality of each meal. Design: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted based on dietary data collected using 4-d dietary record. Diet quality was assessed by the Healthy Eating Index-2015 and Nutrient-Rich Food Index 9.3. Setting: Japan. Participants: Adults aged 20–81 years ( n 639). Results: Diet quality was, …
Misreporting of height and weight by primary school children in Japan
Self-reported height/weight was generally accurate in Japanese primary school children. However, even primary school children misreported their height/weight intentionally like adults, possibly due to social pressure to lose weight or that not to stand out. Thus, health education about appropriate body constitution should be provided from the beginning of adolescence, particularly for girls
Consumption of highly processed foods in relation to overall diet quality among Japanese adults
Objective: To (i) examine the consumption of highly processed foods (HPF) in relation to diet quality among Japanese adults and (ii) compare the results when dishes prepared away home are disaggregated into food ingredients before classification by processing levels and the results when they are not. Design: Cross-sectional analysis using 4-day dietary record data. Foods were categorised by level of processing using the framework developed by the…
Relationship between dietary patterns and physical performance in the very old population
Objectives: As the world’s population is ageing, improving the physical performance (PP) of the older population is becoming important. Although diets are fundamental to maintaining and improving PP, few studies have addressed the role of these factors in adults aged ≥ 85 years, and none have been conducted in Asia. This study aimed to determine the dietary patterns (DP) and examine their relationship with PP in this population. Design: This cros…
Medicine (17 works) · Environmental health (13 works) · Nutritional Studies and Diet (12 works) · Demography (10 works) · Biology (9 works) · Demography (9 works) · Internal Medicine (8 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (8 works) · Cross-sectional study (6 works) · Nutrient (6 works)