2021 年 15 巻 1 号 p. 13-21
The purpose of this study was to examine the support for children’s dietary needs in the “Children’s Lifestyle Support Project” and university students support necessary to enact sustainable volunteer activities by clarifying the offered foods, the children’s choice of food, and the satisfaction, burden, and learning associated with their activities. Regarding the number of food categories selected by the children, almost all of them selected foods that fell into four or more categories. However, only about 20% of the children chose milk, and some of them left the foods that they had chosen on their plates without eating them. In addition, a questionnaire survey of students suggested that these activities helped increase their enthusiasm to pursue a food-related profession and hone their practical skills for the future. However, it became clear that students found it difficult to communicate with the children. In the future, we will make the “Children’s Lifestyle Support Project” a place for children to receive food and nutrition education with the goal of helping them develop and maintain good dietary habits. In addition, we will provide support to help students enjoy volunteering with peace of mind and build a system for encouraging such activities.
