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Food and Nutrition Major

Study broadens one’s horizons. Here we aim to produce talented individuals that can contribute to society by providing balanced meals to the public in places such as hospitals and schools.
Our course allows students to study a wide range of subjects, such as local food culture, cooking on a large scale and nutrition, which provides them with the skills and knowledge they need to become successful dietitians or nutrition instructors.

Science of Living Department: Food and Nutrition Major

Study broadens one’s horizons. Here we aim to produce talented individuals that can contribute to society by providing balanced meals to the public in places such as hospitals and schools. Our course allows students to study a wide range of subjects, such as local food culture, cooking on a large scale and nutrition, which provides them with the skills and knowledge they need to become successful dietitians or nutrition instructors.

A Unique Way of Learning

Training Talented Specialists

Professional staff train students in our fully equipped facilities, giving them the skills in such areas as food preparation, hygiene, school lunch management and information processing.

Nurturing Productive Members of Society

Students take part in range of different practical and teamwork based activities that aim to contribute to the local community. These serve to improve a student’s communication and problem-solving skills, whilst also nurturing a compassionate spirit.

Career and University Transfer Support

Students have several opportunities to hear lectures from previous graduates who went on to work in the field of food science or transferred to a 4-year university for further study. Our institution offers continuous support in helping each and every student find their path to a successful future.

Licenses and Qualifications

  • Nutritionist Certificate
  • Nutritional Teacher Second Class License
  • Food Scientist
  • Social Welfare Officer
  • Certified Peer Helper
  • Qualification to take the National Nutritionist Certification Examination

Proficiency Examinations

  • Dietitian Certification Examination
  • Home Cooking Technical Skills Examination
  • Japanese Word Processing Proficiency Examination

In preparation for the Dietitian Certification Examination, students are tested on the skills and knowledge that are required to pass. Thanks to our institution’s instruction and examination preparation program, in the 17 years since the examination was introduced, our students have achieved results that far surpass that of the national average.