Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2013;22(4):583-589
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Original Article
Relationship between skipping breakfast and bone mineral density in young Japanese women Tatsuhiko Kuroda PhD1, Yoshiko Onoe PhD2, Remi Yoshikata MD, PhD2, Hiroaki Ohta 3
MD, PhD 1
Public Health Research Foundation, Tokyo, Japan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan 3 Clinical Medicine Research Center, International University of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan 2
Back ground and aims: It is well known that insufficient nutrient intake leads to poor bone status. To find a simple evaluation method for prevention of nutrition intake disorder, a cross-sectional study with 275 healthy Japanese female students aged 19-25 was conducted. Methods: Anthropometric parameters, bone mineral density (BMD) at lumbar and total hip, bone metabolic markers and physical activity were measured in study participants and the frequency of skipping meals (breakfast, lunch, supper), and absolute values for nutrient intakes were assessed using a Diet History Questionnaire. Results: The frequency of skipping breakfast significantly correlate to total energy intake (ρ= -0.276, p
583
Original Article
Relationship between skipping breakfast and bone mineral density in young Japanese women Tatsuhiko Kuroda PhD1, Yoshiko Onoe PhD2, Remi Yoshikata MD, PhD2, Hiroaki Ohta 3
MD, PhD 1
Public Health Research Foundation, Tokyo, Japan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan 3 Clinical Medicine Research Center, International University of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan 2
Back ground and aims: It is well known that insufficient nutrient intake leads to poor bone status. To find a simple evaluation method for prevention of nutrition intake disorder, a cross-sectional study with 275 healthy Japanese female students aged 19-25 was conducted. Methods: Anthropometric parameters, bone mineral density (BMD) at lumbar and total hip, bone metabolic markers and physical activity were measured in study participants and the frequency of skipping meals (breakfast, lunch, supper), and absolute values for nutrient intakes were assessed using a Diet History Questionnaire. Results: The frequency of skipping breakfast significantly correlate to total energy intake (ρ= -0.276, p
