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food education; nutrition education
Education about food, nutrition, and healthy eating habits. A concept promoted in Japan through government policy, schools, and community programs, especially since the 2005 Basic Act on Food Education.
学校で食育の授業がある。
There are food education classes at school.
子どもの食育に力を入れている。
We're putting effort into children's food education.
食育を通じて、子どもたちに食べ物の大切さや栄養バランスについて教えている。
Through food education, children are taught about the importance of food and nutritional balance.
A compound of 食 (food) + 育 (education/nurturing). Japan's 食育基本法 (Basic Act on Food Education), enacted in 2005, established food education as a national priority.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 食育に力を入れる (put effort into food education)
- 食育活動 (food education activities)
- 食育基本法 (Basic Act on Food Education)
- 食育推進 (promotion of food education)
USAGE NOTES:
Covers not just nutrition knowledge but also food culture, cooking skills, agricultural awareness, and gratitude for food. In schools, it is often integrated into home economics classes and school lunch programs. The concept extends beyond the classroom to family and community settings.