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Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!

Introducing a new and unique food education program by TABLE FOR TWO USA

 
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The Wa-Shokuiku program is inspired and informed by the educational philosophy, flavors and food of Japan.

Wa-Shokuiku combines the Japanese words “Washoku(和食)” which refers to Japanese food and, “Shokuiku(食育)”, food education. Washoku, literally harmony in food, is recognized as one of the world’s healthiest diets. Shokuiku, a government-mandated school curriculum in Japan, promotes knowledge about food as well as the ability to make appropriate food choices. Food knowledge can include basic understanding of nutrients, manners, understanding and appreciating the labor and production necessary for to create a meal and food environment. 

 
 
 
 
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Wa-Shokuiku Program Focuses

 
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1. Preparing Delicious & Healthy Washoku

 

Japanese Food Knowledge:
Origin, nutrition and preparation of basic Japanese recipes  

Balanced Diet:
Variety of methods to introduce concepts of a balanced diet. Ex: 5 colors (red, green, yellow, black, white); 5 tastes (bitter, sour, salty, sweet, savory); 5 senses (smell, taste, touch, sight, sound)

Presentation:
Me de taberu – Eat with your eyes

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2. The “Washoku” World

Manners and Customs:
Eating together (Kazoku danran); Proper placement of plate and chopsticks; Chopstick etiquette

Respect and Appreciation:
Itadakimasu; Gochisosama deshita

Hygiene:
Wash hands and learn to count to 10 in Japanese

Language:
Simple Japanese words relevant to the topic

3. Making a difference the Wa-Shokuiku Way

Food-related issues in local and global communities:
Food waste; Unwholesome eating; Food insecurity

Japanese inspired daily actions and habits to address food issues:
Mottainai - not to be wasteful; Harahachibu - eat until 80% full; TABLE FOR TWO program/osusowake – share what you have with others; Japanese Kyushoku concept - school lunch

 

 

 
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Did you know? School is where US children eat up to 50% of their calories for the day (https://www.cdc.gov/healthysc…/nutrition/schoolnutrition.htm). Our Wa-Shokuiku - Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese! program helps create a healthy school nutrition environment and promotes lifelong healthy eating behaviors. #WaShokuiku
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During the first session of our food education program, students learn about rice, the foundation of Japanese food and culture. The students had fun trying to form the iconic Japanese rice ball and tasting many different products made from rice such as sembei rice crackers. Plus, students learned to make cucumber pickles and rabbit-shaped apples to learn the Japanese concept of "me de taberu" (eating with your eyes). #WaShokuiku
Join our effort to educate students about healthy eating! In the United States, the percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970's. Eating behaviors contribute to childhood obesity. Our program - Washokuiku - Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese! - helps students learn to make appropriate food choices. Contact us to bring the program to your school. #washokuiku https://www.cdc.gov/%E2%80%A6/obesity_child%E2%80%A6/obesity_child_11_12.htm