Fiscal Year 2012

Dr. Lipa Cicin-Sain(Department of Molecular Biology, Ruder Boskovic Institute, Croatia)
Specialty: Neurobiology
“Identification of Gene Pathways Involved in Serotonergic Modulation of Body Weight ”

Dr. Deanna L. Wallace(Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of California, Berkeley, USA)
Specialty: Neuroscience
“The Role of Striatal and Prefrontal Dopamine in Decision-Making Related to Food Choice ”

Dr. Alexandra M. Gouveia (Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Medicine and IBMC, University of Porto, Portugal)
Specialty: Melanocortins
““Browning” of Human White Adipocytes: Melanocortins as Essential Players ”

Dr. Michael J. Duncan(Sport and Exercise Applied Research Group, Coventry University, UK)
Specialty: Children's physical activity and obesity
“Using “Green Exercise” In Schools to Increase Physical Activity, Reduce Obesity and Enhance Psychological Well-Being in Children”

Dr. Fumiko Miyanaga(Research Fellow, Clinical Research Institute, Kyoto Medical Center, National Hospital Organization, Japan)
Specialty: Obesity, Endocrinology, Metabolism
“Multi-facility Joint Research on the Impact of Depression and Genetic Factors on the Pathology of Japanese Obesity and the Effectiveness of Weight Reduction Treatment ”

Ms. Yoko Nakao (Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan)
Specialty: Obesity, Lifestyle-related disease, Epidemiology
“Longitudinal Research on the Significance of the Accumulation of Visceral Fat in the Pathogenesis of Metabolic Syndrome: Metabolic Syndrome and Abdominal Obesity (MERLOT) Study ”

Dr. Koichi Yamada(Senior Researcher, Department of Health Promotion and Exercise, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Japan)
Specialty: Nutrition, Epidemiology
“Considering Dietary and Exercise Prescriptions for Each Genetic Polymorphism to Enable the Alleviation of Obesity without Health Impairment – Analysis of Polymorphisms in the “Saku Large-scale Cohort Study ”

Mr. Masayuki Sato(Director, Institute of Sport, Senshu University, Japan)
Specialty: Sports psychology
“Practical Activities in a Physical Strength Improvement Program from the Perspective of the Stages of Behavioral Change – A University Community Open Lecture for Children and the Elderly – ”


Fiscal Year 2011

Dr. Kimber Lee Stanhope(Associate Project Scientist, Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of California, Davis, USA)
“Oxidative Stress and Nitric Oxide Production Assessed ex vivo in Normal Weight and Overweight Subjects Consuming Sugar”

Dr. Keith Tolfrey(School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, UK)
“Effect of Exercise Energy Expenditure on Subsequent Energy Intake in Overweight and Non-overweight Children”

Dr. Hamid Jan Mohamed(Nutrition Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains, Malaysia)
“The Relationship between Maternal Environmental Tobacco Exposure, Oxidative Stress and Body Fat Composition”

Dr. Anastacia Wanjiku Kariuki(Director/Chair of Nutritionists Without Borders, Kenya)
“Promoting Healthy Lifestyles among Students in Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya”

Dr. Yasuyuki Ishibashi(Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine and School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Japan)
“Influences of Weight Reduction and Body Composition Change on Knee Osteoarthritis - In Pursuit of Improved Knee Function through Local-government Provided Health Check-ups and Exercise Intervention”

Dr. Hiroaki Ueno (Assistant Professor, Neurology, Respirology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, Japan)
“Impact of Diabetes and Anti-diabetic Drugs on Body Weight and Composition, with a Focus on Visceral Fat”

Dr. Masako Sei(Assistant Professor, Department of Human Genetics and Public Health, University of Tokushima Graduate School, Japan)
“Analysis of the Effects of ‘Childhood Obesity Health-monitoring Systems’ Operated Cooperatively by Schools and Healthcare Providers”

Dr. Hiromichi Wada(Physician, Laboratory Chief, Kyoto Medical Center, National Hospital Organization, Japan)
“Development of Biomarkers for Determining Cardiovascular Events – Angiogenesis-related Factors Associated with Obesity and New Oxidized-LDL Markers”


Fiscal Year 2010

Dr. Iftikhar Alam(Lecturer and Junior Research Specialist, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences, Department of Human Nutrition, Agricultural University Peshawar, Pakistan)
“Age Associated Changes in Body Composition and Their Effects on Immune Parameters”

Dr. Alexandra Maria Gouveia(Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Oporto University, Portugal)
“The Emerging Role of Melanocortins in Adipocytes: From Fat to Facts”

Dr. Kimber Lee Stanhope(Associate Project Scientist, Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of California, Davis, USA)
“Oxidative Stress and Nitric Oxide Production Assessed Ex Vivo in Normal Weight and Overweight Subjects Consuming Sugar”

Dr. Michael Duncan(Senior Lecturer in Applied Sport and Exercise Science, Dept of Biomolecular and Sports Sciences, Coventry University, UK)
“Using an Integrated School Curriculum Pedometer Intervention to Enhance Physical Activity and to Reduce Obesity in Children”

Dr. Shinichiro Sano(Graduate School / Department of Pediatrics, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine Hospital, Japan)
“Analysis of Body Composition and Fat Distribution in Obese Children Using Fat-Scan and Body Fat Scale, and Study of Outcomes of Interventions in Obese Children Using Factors Related to Childhood Metabolic Syndrome”

Dr. Noriko Sato (Head of Nutrition Group, Division of Diabetes and Metabolism, Clinical Research Center, Kyoto Medical Center, Japan)
“Investigation of Genetic Factors and Molecular Biomarkers Related to the Incidence of Obesity in Japanese Subjects as Well as to Weight Loss Outcomes and Resistance to Treatment: Influence of Protein-Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) Gene Polymorphism”

Dr. Kayoko Miyamoto(Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Chiba Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Japan)
Research on Necessary Energy Intake for Maintaining Body Weight in Healthy Adults: “A Study on Issues Including Factors Such as Basal Metabolism, Body Composition, and Estimated Energy Consumption”

Dr. Noriyuki Takubo(Director, Kitasato University Kitasato Institute Medical Center Hospital, Japan)
“A Tailor-Made Interventional Program Using a Team Approach for Children with Obesity Leading to Health Problems and for Their Families”


Fiscal Year 2009

Dr. Hiromasa Funato(Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Toho University, Japan)
“Study of Obesity Resistance of Orexin”

Ms. Laura Ann Healy(Department of Clinical Nutrition, St. James’s Hospital, Ireland)
“Central Obesity, Body Composition, Metabolic Syndrome, and Cancer - Impact on Tumour Stage, Treatment, and Disease Free Survival in Breast Cancer”

Dr. Toru Kikuchi(Lecturer, Division of Pediatrics, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Japan)
“Examination of Measurement of Weight, Waist Circumference, and Blood Pressure of All Family Members as Guidance Following Examination of Children for Lifestyle-related Diseases and Obesity”

Dr. Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown(Assistant Professor, Center for Environmental Biotechnology, Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University, USA)
“Comparison of the Human Microbial Ecology After Weight Loss Surgical Procedures”

Dr. Motohiko Miyachi(Exercise Guideline Project Leader, Health Promotion and Exercise Program, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Japan)
“Study on the Setting of Diagnostic Guidelines for Sarcopenia in Japanese Using the BI Method”

Dr. Yoshimi Tanimoto(Assistant Professor, Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Osaka Medical College, Japan)
“Elucidation of Body Composition Changes That Lead to Frailty in the Elderly: With a Particular Focus on Fat and the Significance of Obesity Control in the Elderly”

Dr. Keith Tolfrey(Senior Lecturer, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, UK)
“Effect of Breakfast Glycaemic Index on Fat Oxidation During Subsequent Low to Moderate Exercise in Overweight Adolescent Girls”

Dr. Lei Zhou(Associate Professor, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, P.R. China)
“Large-Scale Survey of the Relationship Among Obesity, Dietary and Lifestyle in Chinese University Students”


Fiscal Year 2008

Dr. Jacques L Courseault(Program Designer/Coordinator, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, USA)
“Don't weight to lose.”

Dr. Michael Joseph Duncan(Faculty of Education, Health and Sciences, University of Derby, UK)
“Using active video games to promote physical activity and healthy weight status in schools”

Dr. Itsuko Kitamura(Research Fellow, Department of Epidemiology, National Institute for Longevity Sciences, NCGG, Japan)
“Longitudinal examination of the relationship between menopause and body composition”

Dr. Christos S. Mantzoros(Associate Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, USA)
“Determinants and consequences of adiponectin in humans”

Dr. Satoshi Nishimura(Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Tokyo and Researcher, PRESTO, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan)
“Formulation of the new evaluation guidelines for metabolic syndrome (using adipose tissue function and volume), and evaluation of clinical effectiveness”

Dr. Alice J Owen(Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Australia)
“Omega-3 fatty acid status, body composition and cardiovascular disease risk in older adults”

Dr. Keiko Tanabe(Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences, Nagoya University, Japan)
“Large-scale survey of weight gain during pregnancy and incidence of lifestyle-related diseases after growth, seen from mother-child health books, in two generations of mothers and daughters”

Dr. Yuri Yaguchi(Assistant Professor, Environment and Space Design, Department of Information, Environmental and Food Sciences, Faculty of Education, Art and Science, Yamagata University, Japan)
“Results of provision of evidence-based tailor-made dietary and lifestyle guidance to obese university students”


Fiscal Year 2007

Dr. Hisashi Adachi(Associate Professor, Division of Cardio-Vascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Japan)
“Do Adipocyte-Derived Cytokines Contribute to the Metabolic Syndrome? Epidemiological Research Targeting Residents of Farming and Fishing Villages”

Dr. Fumiyuki Goto(Chief Physician, Hino Municipal Hospital, Japan)
“Use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Autogenic Training for Body Weight Control”

Dr. Gary Michael Heathcote(Associate Professor, Anthropology Resource and Research Center, U.S. Territory, Guam)
“Body Composition and Health: Involving University of Guam Students in Mentored Self-Studies of their Body Composition and its Relationship to the Metabolic Syndrome and Chronic Disease Risk”

Dr. Christos S. Mantzoros(Associate Professor, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, USA)
“Determinants and Consequences of Adiponectin in Humans”

Dr. Kenji Moriyama(Professor, Mukogawa Women’s University, Japan)
“Cohort Study on Visceral Fat and the Natural Course of Risk Factors for Arteriosclerosis in Middle-aged and Elderly Working People”

Dr. Julia Ann Potter(University College Chichester, School of Physical Education, UK)
“Exploration of Body Composition and Cardiovascular Disease”

Dr. Gladys Witt Strain(Director of Research for Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Weill College of Medicine of Cornell University/ Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery, USA)
“A Comparison of Weight Loss and Body Composition Changes with Four Surgical Procedures”

Dr. Takashi Wada(Associate Professor, Shimbashi Examination Center, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Japan)
“Of the Three Categories of Basic Lifestyle Habits, Which Can Most Effectively Prevent the Metabolic Syndrome?”


Fiscal Year 2006

Dr. Lora K. Heisler(Senior Research Associate, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, UK)
“Comparative analysis of brain circuits regulating serotonin and leptin”

Dr. Nobukazu Ishizaka(Specially Appointed Lecturer, Department of Cardioangiology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Japan)
“Examination of the influence of smoking behavior on the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance”

Mr. Muhammad Mamun Jafar(Research Fellow, El-Mamun Center, Ghana)
“El-Mamun Center’s Innovative Healthier Ghana Initiative”

Dr. Yutaka Kiyohara(Professor, Department of Environmental Health and Socio-Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Japan)
“Research to examine abdominal measurements for metabolic syndrome in residents of Hisayama-machi”

Mr. Akio Kubota(Assistant Director of Research, Shizuoka Health Institute, Japan)
“Results of the ‘Weight Loss Rally,’ which aims to achieve outcomes by improving lifestyle habits at the group level”

Dr. Christos S. Mantzoros(Associate Professor, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, USA)
“Identification of modifiable predictors of body fat and adiponectin”

Mr. Tomoaki Matsuo(Ph.D Candidate, Doctoral Course, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, Tsukuba University, Japan)
“Search for genes that influence amount of weight loss in the context of weight loss intervention”

Dr. Yu-Hua Tseng(Assistant Investigator, Section of Obesity Research, Joslin Diabetes Center, USA)
“Association between adipose expression of bone morphogenic proteins and human obesity”


Fiscal Year 2005

Dr. Susann Blüher(Med. University of Leipzig, Children’s Hospital,Germany)
”Analysis of an Association Between Genotypes in Candidate Genes for Obesity with a Predisposition as well as Modification of the Disease”

Dr. Kikuko Hotta( Laboratory Head, Laboratory for Obesity, Research Group for Disease-causing, Japan)
Mechanisms, RIKEN SNP Research Center
“Discovery and Functional Analysis of Genes Related to the Metabolic Syndrome”

Dr. Wan Abdul Manan, (Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia, School of Health Sciences, Malaysia)
”Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity and Quality of Life of Rural Housewives in Malaysia”

Dr. Seigo Nakada,(Chibana Clinic, Specified Medical Corporation, Keiaikai, Japan)
“Obesity Countermeasures Using ‘Lifestyle Advice Based in Public Halls’ and ‘Lectures-on-Demand for Young People’ by Public Health Nurses: toward the Establishment of a New Community-based Health System”

Dr. Julia Ann Potter(University of Chichester, School of Physical Education,United Kingdom)
”Satellites of Success”

Dr. Keiko Takihara
(Associate Professor, Health Care Center, Osaka University, Japan)
“Research on the Prevention of Lifestyle-related Diseases Based on Adipocytokines: toward Earlier Lifestyle Intervention for Obese Individuals in Danger of Acquiring Lifestyle-related Diseases”

Dr. Toshiko Tomisawa(Research Associate, Department of Nursing, Hirosaki University School of Health Sciences, Japan)
“Results of a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment-type Exercise Program Using Group Dynamics for Obese Diabetes Patients”

Dr. Jorge Antonio Vizcarra(Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University, Department of Animal and Food Sciences,U.S.A)
”A Biomedical Model to Study Obesity Related Traits”


Fiscal Year 2004

Dr. Katarina T. Borer (Professor, Exercise Endocrinology, Division of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, U.S.A.)
"No Detection of Exercise Energy Expenditure"

Dr. Antje Bottner (Dr. Med. Pediatric Obesity and Endocrinology, University Children's Hospital, University of Leipzig, Germany)
"Genetic and Biochemical Markers of Early Onset Obesity in Children - Establishing a Risk Profile"

Dr. Max B. Lafontan (INSERM Unit 586 - Obesity Research Unit, France)
"Investigation of the Role of a New Lipolytic Pathway Controlled by Natriuretic Peptides in Obese and Normal Weight Patients"

Dr. Toru Maruyama (Associate Professor, Institute of Health Science, Kyushu University, Japan)
"EKG Abnormalities in Subjects Found to Be Overweight in Regular Student Physical Examinations and Diachronic Study of Improvements by Following Dietary Guidance - Study of the EKG QT Interval as an Index of Health"

Dr. Jorge Mota (Research Centre in Physical Activity Health and Leisure, University of Porto, Portugal)
"ACORDA Project (Obese Adolescents and Children in Regimen of Diet and Physical Activity)"

Mr. Kazunori Ohkawara (Ph.D. Candidate, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Japan)
"Validity of BI Method for Body Composition Changes while Losing Weight - Focusing on Diachronic Changes in Body Fat and Body Moisture"

Dr. Masato Suzuki (Associate Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Jikeikai University School of Medicine, Japan)
"Effect of Regular Exercise during Childhood Period on Incidence of Obesity in Adulthood - Study on the Cellularity of Adipocytes Using the "? OLETF Rat Model of Genetic Obsesity, and on Obesity-Related Genetic Factors"

Dr. Masao Yoshinaga (Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Japan)
"Study on the Prevention of Childhood Obesity and Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome through Longitudinal Studies of Body Dimensions in Individuals and Cohorts"


Fiscal Year 2003

Dr. Kyoko Miyasaka, (Leader of Clinical Physiology Research Group Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology)
"Analysis of Genetic Polymorphism Rating to Obesity, and Interaction among Genetic Polymorphisms"

Dr. Hiroaki Masuzaki, (Associate Professor, Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Kyoto University)
"Development of a New Clinical Marker for Evaluating Metabolic Disturbances Due to Obesity, and Molecular Epidemiological Research Using Urinary Metabolite"

Dr. Noriko Kato, (Chief of Maternal and Child Health, Department of Health Promotion and Research, National Institute of Public Health)
"Determination of BMI Standards for Infants, and Children Up to the Age of Puberty"

Dr. Kineko Sato, (Associate Professor, College of Medical Sciences, Tohoku University)
Effects of Changes in the Weight during the Pregnancy Period on Health during the Perinatal Period – "Analysis for Each Different Body Shape Type at the Time of Non-pregnancy"

Dr. Yasuo Ueda, (Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hyogo Prefectural Kaibara Hospital)
"Application of Body Fat Measurement for Mother and Child in Reevaluating Normal Weight Increase Rates during the Pregnancy Period"


Fiscal Year 2002


Dr. Isao Kawamura, (Director of Simotsuga Polyclinic Hospital of the Tochigi Welfare Association – Chairman of the Ninth International Obesity Surgery Meeting)
“Preparation for the Ninth International Obesity Surgery Meeting and Research on Surgical Treatment for Serious Obesity”

Dr. Miyao Matsubara, (Director of the Department of Internal Treatment, Otaru Municipal Hospital)
“Research on the Correlation between Blood Adiponectine and Various Parameters in Obese People”

Dr. Yasusi Tanaka, (Associate Professor, Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Juntendo University)
“Research on the Characteristics of the Lipid Quantity in Skeletal Muscle Cells and Liver Cells of Obese People and Effective Ways of Solving Obesity Problems”

Dr. Kumiko Minato, (Associate Professor, Division of Health Care and Nutritional Science, Department of Domestic Science, Wayo Women’s University)
“Practice of Health Care Education for Women Students – Maintenance of a Proper Level of the Body Fat Rate, Nutritionally Balanced Diet, and Practice of Continual Exercise”

Dr. Akira Ono, (Managing Researcher, YMCA Welfare Sport Research Institute)
“Practice of Educational Camping for Intellectually Handicapped Children with Obesity Problems and Their Parents”



Fiscal Year 2001


Dr. Masao Yoshinaga, (Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Kagoshima University)
“Comprehensive Study of Physical Measurements of Japanese Children and Research on Comorbidity – Investigation of Obesity Prevention Measures and Criteria for Decision Making regarding Medical Treatment Start”

Dr. Hiroyuki Shimizu, (Assistant Professor, Gunma University Hospital)
“Research on the Correlation between the Weight and the Blood Supersensitive CRP Concentration of Obese Japanese”

Dr. Ri Chonsu, (Assistant, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo University)
“Effect of Long-term Weight Change on Lifestyle Diseases”

Dr. Kenji Togashi, (Associate Professor, Department of Education, Mie University)
Dr. Tatsutaka Miyazaki, (Graduate School of Education, Mie University
“Research on Obese Children)
(1) Epidemiological Research on Long-term Convalescence of Obese Children
(2) Activities of Rebound Prevention Support for Children Having Been Recovered from Obesity”



Fiscal Year 2000


Dr. Shuji Inoue (Professor, Faculty of Home Economics, Kyoritu Women’s University)
“Research on the Effects of Intervention in Obesity Conditions on Lifestyle Diseases”

Dr. Shuichi Okada (Assistant, the First Department of Internal Medicine, Gunma University)
“Investigation of the Causes of Obesity of Visceral Fat Type and that of Subcutaneous Fat Type”

Dr. Seika Kamohara (Clinical Research Doctor, General Medical Examination Center, Tokyo Medical University Hospital)
“Clinical Epidemiological Investigation of Polymorphism in Obesity and Visceral-type Obesity among Those Who Have Undergone a Medical Examination”

Dr. Hiroshi Yatsuya (Assistant, Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Nagoya University)
“Epidemiological Research on Long-term Change in the Seriousness Level of Obesity and Lifestyle Diseases – Investigation of the Features of the Multiple Risk Factor Syndrome from the Angle of Preventive Medicine”



Fiscal Year 1999


Dr. Shunji Akiyama (Assistant, the Third Department of Internal Medicine, University of Occupational and Industrial Environmental Health)
“Research on the Effect of B3-adrenergic-recepter Variation on the Development of Symptoms of Obesity and Diabetes and Preventive Measures against These Diseases – Evaluation from the Angle of Medical Economics”

Dr. Tomo Kanda (Doctoral Level Graduate Course, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University)
“Promotion of Physical Strength by Solving Obesity Problems, and Use of Preventive Medicine against Lifestyle Diseases”

Dr. Masashi Shibata (Associate Professor, Nursing Department, College of Nursing Art and Science, Hyogo)
“Research on Support Programs for Keeping Proper Weight before and after Childbirth – Focusing on the Activity of the Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System”

Dr. Hideo Miyazaki (Teaching Official, Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University)
“Correlation between the Obesity Index and the Health Condition of Aged People”



Fiscal Year 1998


Dr. Masashi Kida (Acting Director, the Second Shiseikai Hospital Operated by the Alumni Association of Tokyo Women’s Medical University (Corporate Juridical Person)
“Activities for Keeping Proper Weight during the Period of Pregnancy and after Childbirth – Focusing on Prevention of the Onset of Diabetes”

Dr. Hironori Sato (Assistant Professor, Division of Electronics, Department of Engineering, Hiroshima Institute of Technology)
“Research on Decline in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) of “Super-aged” People – Focusing on the Correlation between Obesity and Physical Mobility”

Dr. Yasuhiro Matsumura (Head of Laboratory for Epidemiological Investigation, Department of Health and Nutrition of the Elderly, National Institute of Health and Nutrition)
“Research on Correlation between Lifestyle Diseases Experienced in the Past and BMI, and Correlation between Death Caused by Lifestyle Diseases and BMI”

Dr. Kotaro Asayama (Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Yamanashi Medical University)
“Research on the Correlation between Epidemiological Indices (including the Body Fat Rate, the Body Form) and the Speed of Response to Treatment for School Children”



Fiscal Year 1997


Dr. Shigeyuki Saito (Assistant Professor, the Second Course of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sapporo Medical University)
“Epidemiological Research on Obesity and Other Lifestyle Diseases – Focusing on Insulin-leputin and Onset of Cardiovascular Disease Factors”

Dr. Tomoo Okada (Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, school of Medicine, Nihonn University)
“Comparative Study of the Effects of Urbanization on the Development of Children’s Obesity in Major Cities in Asia (||) – Comparison with Children in Korea”

Dr. Masami Nagashima (Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Nagoya University)
“Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases in Children – Research on Prevention of Children’s Obesity – Focusing on a Japan-U.S. Comparative Study Based on a Japan-U.S. Joint Research”

Dr. Yoshiyuki Fukuba (Associate Professor, Division of Health Sciences, Department of Human Life and Environmental Science, Hiroshima Prefectural Women’s University)
“Research on Correlation between the Body Fat Rate and the Cross Sectional Fat Rate of the Body and Limbs of Young Grown-up Women – with the Purpose of Investigating the Actual Situation of So-called “Hidden Obesity”"



Fiscal Year 1996

Dr. Shuji Inoue (Dean of the Department of Health and Nutrition of the Elderly, National Institute of Health and Nutrition)
“Epidemiological Research of Obesity in Japan, Edition of Domestic Epidemiological Data on the Basis of International Standards, and Comparison of Domestic Data with International Data”

Dr. Tomoo Okada (Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Nihon University)
“Comparative Study of the Amount of Physical Activity and Nutrition in the Days of Infancy from the Angle of the Development of Children’s Obesity – Comparison with Children in China”

Dr. Shuzo Kumagai (Associate Professor, Health Promotion Center, Kyushu University)
“Practical Research on Weight Control of Obese Pregnant Women”

Dr. Ri Chonsu (Research Assistant in International Health Science and Epidemiology, Tokyo University)
“Research on the Obese Index in Relation to Risk Factors for Lifestyle Diseases”


Fiscal Year 1995


Dr. Shuji Inoue (Dean of the Department of Health and Nutrition of the Elderly, National Institute of Health and Nutrition)
“Epidemiological Research on Obesity in Japan – Edition of Domestic Data on the Basis of International Standards and Planning of an International Project”

Dr. Atsuko Sasaki (Department of Health Science, Health Science Center, School of Medicine, Jikei University)
“Research on the Differences between the Sexes in the Weight Change Caused by Aging”

The researchers supported by the TANITA Healthy Weight Community Trust in the past, together with the titles of their research, are shown below. (The positions of the researchers shown are those held at the time TANITA supported the research.)