The 7th Year of Reiwa Food Education White Paper Released Today

Today, the '7th Year of Reiwa Food Education White Paper' was decided at a cabinet meeting. This white paper features a special section titled 'The History of the Food Education Basic Act,' reflecting on the approximately 20 years since its enactment. It includes the background of the act's enactment, the changes in the Food Education Promotion Basic Plan created based on this law, the social conditions at the time of each plan's creation, and introduces a wide range of case studies of food education initiatives. The aim is to widely inform the public about food education.

1. Overview of the 7th Year of Reiwa Food Education White Paper

The Food Education White Paper is a report submitted to the Diet by the government annually based on the Food Education Basic Act.

In Part 1, as a special feature 'The History of the Food Education Basic Act,' it includes the background of the act's enactment, the changes in the Food Education Promotion Basic Plan created based on this law, the social conditions at the time of each plan's creation, etc. It also introduces food education initiatives by various entities.

In Part 2, it introduces specific initiatives regarding the items set out in the 4th Food Education Promotion Basic Plan, and includes columns on topics of high public interest such as exhibitions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

In Part 3, it includes the progress of the target values set out in the 4th Food Education Promotion Basic Plan.

The main text and summary of the '7th Year of Reiwa Food Education White Paper' can be viewed at the following URL.

URL: 7th Year of Reiwa Food Education White Paper

The 2nd Food Education Promotion Council where the Food Education Promotion Basic Plan was decided (March 2006) Photo provided by the Cabinet Public Relations Office University student food education idol project

2. Key Points of the Content

Part 1 Situation Surrounding Food Education Promotion Policies

Special Feature The History of the Food Education Basic Act

Approximately 20 years have passed since the enactment of the Food Education Basic Act in 2005, and we are looking back on 'The History of the Food Education Basic Act.' In addition to recording the background of the enactment of the law and the changes in the Food Education Promotion Basic Plan created based on this law, which has been carried out four times, and the social conditions at the time of each plan's creation, we also introduce case studies of food education initiatives carried out by various entities such as schools, daycare centers, agricultural, forestry, and fishery workers, food-related business operators, and volunteers.

Part 2 Specific Initiatives for Food Education Promotion

Chapter 1 Promotion of Food Education in the Home

It includes the promotion of the national movement 'Early to bed, early to rise, breakfast,' the formation of children's basic living habits, and the promotion of food education for pregnant and nursing women and infants.

Chapter 2 Promotion of Food Education in Schools and Daycare Centers

It includes the placement of nutrition teachers and the improvement of the guidance system for food in schools, and the use of local products in school lunches.

Chapter 3 Promotion of Food Education in the Community

It includes the promotion of food education to promote healthy eating practices, the promotion of the practice of 'Japanese-style food life,' and the promotion of food education by food-related business operators.

Chapter 4 Development of Food Education Promotion Campaigns

It includes the initiatives of 'Food Education Month' and the situation regarding the creation of food education promotion plans.

Chapter 5 Promotion of Exchange Between Producers and Consumers, Activation of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries in Harmony with the Environment, etc.

It includes the promotion of exchange between producers and consumers through agricultural, forestry, and fishery experiences, the promotion of local consumption, and initiatives toward food loss reduction.

Chapter 6 Support for Activities to Preserve Food Culture, etc.

It includes initiatives for the preservation of food culture by volunteers and initiatives for the preservation and inheritance of 'Washoku' to the next generation.

Chapter 7 Promotion of Surveys, Research, Information Provision, and International Exchange on Food Safety and Nutrition, etc.

It includes the provision of information on food safety, the promotion of understanding of food labeling, and the dissemination of Japanese food and food culture overseas.

Part 3 Evaluation of the Goals and Current Status of Food Education Promotion Policies

It includes the progress of the target values set out in the 4th Food Education Promotion Basic Plan.

3. Attachments

Press release materials (PDF: 587KB)