This study evaluated the results of continuous Shokuiku（dietary education）programs organized by regional dietitians. In all, 193 third grade elementary school students were surveyed on their diets. Among the students, there were 75 children who attended a kindergarten or nursery school that offered Shokuiku (dietary education) and they were compared with 118 children without such Shokuiku (dietary education). Among the former, changes in 44 children who had previously participated in the same questionnaire during early childhood were also observed.

None of the children with Shokuiku (dietary education) experienced constipation, but 10% of children without it experienced constipation on some level (p = 0.004). These results suggested the possibility of Shokuiku (dietary education) effect.

Children who had received Shokuiku (dietary education) during early childhood were less likely to skip breakfast and the percentage of those eating all three-color food groups increased, from 30% to 50% (p = 0.028). However, a lack of significant difference between children with and without Shokuiku (dietary education) indicated that these results may not be directly linked to Shokuiku. (dietary education).

On the other hand, a questionnaire completed by kindergarten or nursery school staff suggested that continuous Shokuiku (dietary education) by regional dietitians has motivated and improved dietary awareness in all parties involved with the kindergarten or nursery school.