1Nutrition policy focused on DIETS
Japan has been promoting various nutrition policies focused on the concept of “Diets” which includes what to eat, when to eat, and eating with others. These policies are, for example, guidance on healthy diets and the provision of nutritionally-managed diets.
2Training, nationwide deployment of SPECIALISTS
Japan built the world’s first training school for dietitians in 1924 and has been training and locating “Specialists” nationwide. Today, these specialists are working on nutrition improvement activities in various facilities throughout the country through inter-professional collaborations.
3Process of policy making based on scientific EVIDENCE
Japan has been developing policies based on nutrition studies that began with measures against beriberi in the 1800s and “Evidence” from the annual nutrition survey that continues for over 70 years.
For contributing to achieving sustainable societies with Japanese experience of over 100 years
Utilizing Japanese experience of 100 years to help solve nutritional challenges around the world and achieve sustainable societies.
Documents/Links
Click here for the documents and links regarding the nutrition policy and various programs in Japan.
