2019 Volume 13 Issue 3 Pages 211-221
This study clarifies the possibility of the promoters of eating habits to contribute to the basic standards of the community-based integrated care by verifying the relationship of the promoters of eating habits and social capital.
We had group interview with the promoters of eating habits in Satsuma Sendai City area, toward to 6-10 promoters from each 5 groups. A total of 40 people were present. They had periodical study sessions with an administrative dietitian, a dietitian, and the community health nurse, and a unified policy with the specialized exchange of knowledge and information became the model. These activities lead to build up the trust in the local area and contributed to build a good network of connections with organization and qualification. In summary, they created a social capital of three elements (model, trust, and network). From these results, it was clear that the promoters of eating habits gained confidence pertaining to the diets of the people from the local area. The promoters of eating habits are considered as the shokuiku leaders and they contribute to the basic standard of the community based integrated care.
