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Japan National Nutrition Survey 1985

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
昭和60年国民栄養調査
Provider 
National Institute of Health and Nutrition (Japan)
Tabulations only
Geography 
Japan (JPN)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
11/1985 - 11/1985
Series or system 
Japan National Health and Nutrition Survey
Data type
Survey:
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
Summary 

The National Nutrition Survey covers topics of health status and dietary intake. The survey was conducted in three consecutive days and it contained three components: an individual dietary questionnaire, a household nutrition survey, and an individual physical condition survey. The latter survey included measurements for height, weight, blood pressure, and subcutaneous fat. The National Nutrition Survey began in 1946 and it is usually performed during the month of November. Since 2002, it has been known as the National Health and Nutrition Survey.

Keywords 
Anthropometry, Blood pressure, Breastfeeding, Calcium, Caloric intake, Diet, Dietary protein, Dietary sodium, Employment, Fish, Fruits and vegetables, Height, Iron, Nutrition, Occupations, Pregnancy, Processed foods, Weight, Body mass index
GHDx Entry last modified on: Dec 14, 2023