JIU Josai International University
SAKAI Kensuke
Professor
area of expertise: Sports nutrition, Health Sciences
job title
Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Main subjects
Basic Nutrition, Food Hygiene, Comprehensive Seminar B, Pharmacy Self-Care Advanced Seminar
Research Themes and Keywords
Research on improving athletes' performance
Final academic background/degree
Nagoya University / Doctor
Affiliated academic society
Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, Japanese Society of Nutrition and Food Science, Japan Health Education Society
Major achievements
1.K. Sakai, M. Sunaga, K. Kijima, Y. Morioka, T. Manabe, H. Yamamoto, M. Sugita. Prevalence of dietary supplement use in Japanese elite high school track-and-field athletes. Track and field Research Bulletin 15, 81-93 (2019)
2.Kensuke Sakai. Research on dietary support and nutritional education for athletes using behavioral science techniques. Japan Journal of Sports Nutrition Research 5, 2-9 (2012)
3. Yamamoto H, Watanabe M, Sakamaki-Sunaga M, Morioka Y, Sakai K, and Sugita M. Prevalence and associated factors of stress fractures, menstrual dysfunction, and eating disorders in high school athletes. Sports Psychiatry. 1–10 (2024 )
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extracurricular activities
Japan Association of Athletics Federations Scientific Committee Member, Football Science Editorial Board Member (Nutrition)
Social contribution activities
Member of Togane Health Promotion Council