「生活の質」と「環境の質」の持続可能な「共生」をゴールにすることの必要性と具体的な実践事例

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In 1969, I developed “Ecology of Human and Food” as a new field of nutrition sciences that emphasizes relationships among people, food, and community. In nutrition education based on Ecology of Human and Food, the goal is sustainable harmonious coexistence of “quality of life” and “quality of environment” of each person. I have emphasized the cycle of practice, research, theory, and practice in nutrition education. I have also developed and promoted a conceptual framework named “Food and nutrition dynamics” in the community: FND. The FND has both sides of the food system and the food information/communication system, and FND is useful for people to share their expertise in solving various areas, lifestyles, and problems. This figure is being developed and used in various places in Japan and overseas. I expect further developments of FND. Specifically, it is to build a “flexible” overall bird's-eye view that can be freely developed and utilized while changing the direction and emphasis points according to regional characteristics and issues. As a result, the FND will be a theoretical and practical framework that can be shared by every single person in the community.