Dietary habits in the Heisei era from point of view of the administration’s perspective

Abstract

Based on The Health Japan 21 (the second term), which is the National Health Promotion plan, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare have been promoting health promotion according to life stages, including prevention of lifestyle-related diseases, involving the community and workplace. In order to further extend the healthy life expectancy, we compiled “The Healthy Life Extension Plan” in May 2019. To improve nutrition and dietary habits, it is important to create an environment where people can access healthy diet. This requires collaborating that all stakeholders, including government, business and academia.