抄録
The report “Healthy Japan 21” sets out Japanese public health targets for the year 2010. Under the item of “Nourishment/eating habits”, detailed numerical values are given for the whole human lifespan. For adult women, in particular, the pregnancy period is important, as poor nourishment and bad habits can sow the seeds of lifestyle-related disease. It is important to lay the foundations for healthy eating habits and dietary education activity early on. Now, the Dietary Education Law, enforced in 2005, has provided backing for such activity, and dietary education activities specific to each region are being developed. By teaching children the value of home cooking, it is important to nip lifestyle-related disease in the bud.
