Other Divisions and Centers

Institute of Nutrition Sciences

The Institute was inaugurated in October 1989 to promote public health both in Japan and globally by conducting research on healthy lifestyles for the twenty-first century. The Institute provides advice to organizations and companies on nutrition-related issues, and co-ordinates research, lectures, seminars and workshops in the wider community. It also publishes an annual journal reviewing the activities of the Kagawa Education Institute of Nutrition. The Institute consists of the following three sections.

Health Sciences:

This section provides community services related to basic health nutrition sciences including physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, food sciences, food hygiene and general hygiene.

Dietetics:

This section runs the Nutrition Clinic and the Food Analysis Service Center. The Nutrition Clinic offers everyday food education for healthy individuals, and dietary treatment for those suffering from chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. The Clinic's goals are not only to help people regain health but also to guide them to develop a healthier lifestyle. The Food Analysis Service Center provides community services for research, testing and analysis.

Human Life and Culture:

This section is in the vanguard of the study of health-related social issues, such as food and the environment. It works closely with other offices of the University, including the Offices of Food Ecology, Human Studies, Zoology, Food Preparation, and Cultural Anthropology. It conducts a wide range of research activities both at home and abroad.