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How Japan's school lunch programs and food culture contribute to lower obesity rates

Adam Yamaguchi

1d ago· 6 min readenInsight

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This article compares obesity rates between the U.S. (40% of adults obese) and Japan (only 4%), exploring the cultural and dietary factors behind Japan's significantly lower obesity rate. It examines how Japanese schools make it their mission to teach children healthy eating habits through nutrition education programs, traditional school lunches, and cultural practices around food. The article highlights differences in portion sizes, food preparation methods, and the Japanese philosophy of eating until 80% full (hara hachi bu), offering lessons that could benefit American eating habits.

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In the United States, around 40 percent of all adults are considered obese. In Japan, the obesity rate is only one-tenth of that.

We're not saying you'll never see a heavy person in Japan; you'll just need to look really hard.

But compared to Americans, few Japanese ever go to a gy

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In the U.S. the percentage of obese adults is about ten times what it is in Japan. What differentiates the Japanese diet, and how are schools making it their mission to give Japanese children a taste of a healthy life?

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