 Our study found that Japanese married women with young children consumed more protein, carbohydrates, sodium, zinc and copper than women without children. Additionally, they consumed more cereals, pulses and sugar than their counterparts. Furthermore, these women also drank more alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages than women without children. These results suggest that dietary interventions targeting Japanese mothers with young children should focus on providing adequate amounts of protein, carbohydrates, sodium, zinc and copper as well as cereals, pulses and sugar while limiting alcohol consumption. This article was authored by Okisaito, Maimotsumoto, Aikohiakute, and others.