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April 25, 2026The Journal of Medical Investigation0 citationsOpen Access

Association between subjective emotions and food choice behavior in the general Japanese population:An internet panel survey

MNMariko NakamotoSKShoko KawatakeAOAsuka Oda

Key Points

  • This research investigates how emotions influence food choices and dietary intake in the general Japanese population.
  • Conducted an internet panel survey among Japanese adults.
  • Assessed the relationship between different emotions and food group intake.
  • Happiness is positively associated with higher consumption of fruits and vegetables.
  • Sadness correlates with increased intake of carbohydrates and sweets.

Abstract

Emotions, especially sadness and happiness, may affect the frequency of food group intake and dietary balance in Japanese adults. J. Med. Invest. 73 : 241-250, February, 2026.

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Nakamoto et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec598788ba6daa22dab497https://doi.org/10.2152/jmi.73.241
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