Development of a Mediterranean diet score adapted to Japan and its relation to obesity risk

Background: The Mediterranean diet (MD) is well known as a healthy diet that protects against several chronic diseases. However, there is no appropriate and easy index to assess adherence to the MD pattern in Japan. Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a novel instrument to measure MD adh...

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Main Authors: Masao Kanauchi, Kimiko Kanauchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Swedish Nutrition Foundation 2016-11-01
Series:Food & Nutrition Research
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Online Access:http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/32172/49571