Abstract
Survey on Nofu-disease was carried out simultaneously with the investigation of nutrient intakes on 860 adult farmers of 365 households dwelling in 9 areas in Miyagi Prefecture.
The nutrient intakes of the groups, in which Nofu-disease occurred rarely, were all superior in animal proteins, fats, calcium and vitamins but were inferior in total amounts of protein and carbohydrates.
Kinds of foodstuff taken by the same groups were rich in animal foods (such as marine products, meat, eggs, milk and milk products), seaweeds and vegetables but were poor in grains, potatoes. candies and oils.
It could be pointed out that frequent occurrences of Nofu-disease were relating to amounts of nutrient intakes and kinds of foodstuff.
So, the most fundamental policy preventing Nofu-disease was believed to improve the balance of nutrient intakes.
