A comparative study of food habits and body shape perception of university students in Japan and Korea

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Authors

Ruka Sakamaki · Seinan Jo Gakuin University

Rie Amamoto · Seinan Jo Gakuin University

Yoshie Mochida · Seinan Jo Gakuin University

Naotaka Shinfuku · Seinan Gakuin University

Kenji Toyama · Seinan Jo Gakuin University

Abstract

Few studies have compared the health related practices of Japanese and Korean university students. The present results suggest the necessity of nutrition and health promotion programs for university students, especially programs emphasizing weight management.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior Eating Disorders and Behaviors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Nutrition Journal

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 31-31

DOI: 10.1186/1475-2891-4-31

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