Global Journal of Medical Research, L: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 22 Issue 2

Result of a Questionnaire Survey of 61 Females on their Satisfaction with Fish, Calcium and Protein Intake Naomi Katayama Abstract- Since the calcium intake has not reached the target amount of 600 ~ 800 mg per day in the Japanese diet, calcium intake is recommended in the daily diet. And in recent years, Japan has been promoting protein intake for the elderly to prevent sarcopenia and frailty. Japan also recommended to take EPA and DHA to maintain smooth blood vessels and memory maintenance. Therefore, as a first step to understanding the actual situation, this study conducted a questionnaire survey on the information of fish rich in EPA and DHA and the intake of Ca and protein. Sixty-one participants were given a self-anubnustered questionnaire regarding fish, calcium and protein intake. The questionnaire method is self-administered, and the questions are about age, height, weight, and desired purchase price of fish. We asked the following questions, frequency of eating fish, frequency of eating meat, frequency of eating eggs, and frequency of eating bean products. Do you like eating fish?, Do you know that there are fish for sale that you can eat up to the bones?, Do you want to eat that fish? Do you feel calcium deficiency?, Do you want to take calcium positively?, Do you think protein deficiency?, Do you want to take protein positively?. There were 15 items. The mean ± standard deviation of 61 participants (18 to 28 years old) was 21.1 ± 2.0 years of age, the height of 158.4 ± 5.9 cm, and weight of 52.9 ± 7.1 kg. According to the results of the questionnaire survey, the average desired price for purchasing fish was 266 ± 162 Japanese yen (2.2±1.35 USD), the frequency of eating fish was most often 1 to 2 times a week at 41.0%, and the frequency of eating meat was most often 3 to 4 times a week at 67.2%. By participants, eggs were most often eaten 3 to 4 times a week at 47.5%. And by participants, soy products were most often eaten 1 to 2 times a week at 34.4%. 83.6% answered whether they like to fish, and 75.4% answered yes to knowing fish that can eat bones. And 82.0% answered yes to wanting to eat fish that can eat bones. 68.9% answered yes to whether they felt a lack of calcium, and 95.1% respponded yes to whether they wanted to take calcium positively. 32.8% of the respondents answered yes to whether they thought protein deficiency, and 90.2% answered yes to whether they wanted to take protein positively. Participants, this time, ate meat and eggs more often than fish and bean products in their daily lives. He also wanted to buy fish for around 270 yen. From the results of the questionnaire survey, 70% of the participants felt calcium deficiency. And more than 90% of the participants answered that they would like to actively take calcium and protein. Based on these results, it is expected that if the purchase price of fish were to fall below the current level, the Author: Nagoya Women's University, Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Health and Nutrition. e-mail: naomik@nagoya-wu.ac.jp frequency of consumption by participants would increase, as with eggs and meat. We believe that it is necessary to increase the consumption of fish to extend healthy life expectancy, so we would like to continue to recommend the consumption of fish. Keywords: questionnaire surveys, consumption of fish, calcium intake, protein intake. I. I ntroduction n Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare publishes dietary standards for Japanese every five years. According to the Japanese Dietary Intake Standards issued by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in 2020, the daily protein intake for adults is 60g for males and 50g for females. Per capita consumption of seafood in Japan continues to decline. According to the Japanese "Food Supply and Demand Chart," the consumption of edible seafood per person per year, peak intake of fish per person is 40.2 kg in 2001, but peak intake of fish per person is 24.6 kg in 2016 which is 1.1 kg less than the previous year. This fish intake is about the same level as in the late 1930s.In recent years, in Japan, protein intake is starting to decrease. This is thought to be due to factors such as the aging of the population. Calcium intake in Japan is much less than the recommended amount of 800~700mg for males and 650~600mg for females. The recent calcium intake in Japan is 470~550mg for males and 400~500mg for females. That is nearly 250mg less than the recommended amount. Data from 1995 to 2015 show that Japanese protein intake is declining. Total protein may be sufficient, but animal proteins are too few, and it can be said that the Japanese lack “good quality protein.”That means that the amino acid score does not exceed 100. The 61 females (18-28) who participated in a health class were asked about satisfaction with their intake of fish, calcium, and protein intake. II. M aterials and M ethods Participants were 61 females who were briefed about the study and signed a consent form. The questions consisted of the following seven items. 1) Do you like fish to eat? 2) Do you know a commercial fish that can eat up to the bones? 3) Would you like to eat a I 31 Year 2022 Global Journal of Medical Research Volume XXII Issue II Version I ( D ) L © 2022 Global Journals