FOOD AND GENDER

Abstract

Food systems as foods move from the farm to the consumer, have a close relationship to women’s activities. Along with the rapid changes in socio-economic situation, food manufacturing and foodservice industries have markedly developed. And home meal replacement has transferred the majority of home cooking into industrial preparation. Japanese Dietary Style which has well-balanced nutrition intake on average by consuming a variety of foods, has attracted international attention with the world longest longevity, however, the style is changing, especially in the young generation. And such social situation has rapidly increased industrial waste and domestic waste. It is important that each of women has the ability to put into practice a proper dietary pattern and garbage treatments but also to join to food systems in harmony with the environment through her own ideas and comments.