A RESEARCH AND SURVEY ON USAGE OF LOCALLY-PRODUCED FOODS IN SCHOOL LUNCH

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Most Japanese citizens have an experience in school lunch since it is almost 100% available in Japan. School lunch has an enormous influence in people's eating habit. There are recent movements in using local or at least Japanese product in school lunch. A research and survery were done focusing on Hokkaido and the results were as follows :1) Approximately 40% of school lunch supply centers are making conscious effort to use local or Hokkaido-produced foods.2) In comparison of rice growing area (Hokkaido Sorachi region) and field and dairy farm area (Hokkaido Tokachi region), rice is served more often in school lunch in the rice growing area.3) When white rice is served, there are more vegitable and meat dishes alongside than when the seasoned rice is served in a menu.4) It is important to cooperate with the municipal government and produce farmers in order for the large school lunch supply centers to pursue increased use of locally-produced foods.