Welcome toKagawa Nutrition University

For Future Leadersin Nutrition and Health Sciences Professions

Graduate School of Kagawa Nutrition UniversityKagawa Nutrition University
Junior College of Kagawa Nutrition University
Kagawa College of Culinary and Confectionery Arts

Mission and Education Goal
Our Mission and Value
To maintain and improve health through a balanced diet and proper nutrition.

Education Goals
1. Provide support for students to become specialized in nutrition, health, and food, which areclosely interlinked, and help translate the knowledge they acquire into practical skills in order
to contribute to the wellbeing of the general public.
2. Provide support for all graduates to succeed in passing the national exams to become
certified registered dietitians, and to help them secure related and fulfilling jobs.

President's Message
Currently, Japan is the world's top country for longevity, but theabundant modern diet has given birth to a new problem: anincrease in the number of elderly people requiring care forlifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, cerebral infarction andmyocardial infarction.
Since its founding, the Kagawa Education Institute of Nutrition
has concentrated its efforts on nutritional science and healthscience education and research based on the theme of “Nutritionand Health.” In order to contribute to maintaining and improving
Japanese health, we have educated many registered dietitians,
nutritionists, clinical laboratory technologists, school nurses,
home economics teachers and nutrition teachers.
President
Akio Kagawa

The Nutrition and health issue will be paid more attention to andthe social role our institute fulfills will also be paid moreattention to accordingly in light of the increase in the aging
population and decreasing birthrate in Japan. We educate
nutrition and health specialists needed in society, while
continuing to improve our quality of education and researchbased on our history and traditions that we have cultivated.

History
1933

Shozo and Aya Kagawa initiate private classes (“Katei Shokuyo Kenkyukai”) ,focusing on nutrition education from a perspective of preventive medicine

1935

Monthly magazine “Eiyo to Ryori (Nutrition and Cookery)” launches

1948“Kagawa Eiyo Gakuen (Kagawa Education Foundation)” is founded1950

Kagawa Nutrition Junior College is established

1959

Kagawa Culinary College is established as the first culinary school in Tokyo

1961

Kagawa Nutrition University is established

1969

The Graduate School of Nutrition Sciences (for Master’s Degree Program) is established1989

Doctoral Program is established within the Graduate School of Nutrition Sciences

2024

Shozo and Aya Kagawa

yearsWith more than 90of tradition and achievements,
Kagawa Education Institute of Nutrition has been committed
to educating students as future experts of nutrition/healthscience and specialists to engage in various fields.

Shozo and Aya Kagawa – Dedication to Balanced Diet for Health
Shozo Kagawa (1895-1945) and his wife Aya (1899-1997) first met
each other at Shimazono Department of Internal Medicine at
Tokyo Imperial University (The University of Tokyo). In those days,
nutrition condition of the Japanese was very poor, and many
people suffered from beriberi, a disease caused by vitamin B1
deficiency. For Shozo and Aya, researching remedies for beriberi
was the most important challenge, and it was natural for both ofthem to start to realize “medical doctors rather should strive toprevent disease.” This precious maxim they gained through theirprodigious studies inevitably became their underlying belief intheir treatment of beriberi patients, and in prevention of thedisease through diets as well, without help of medicine, to include
rice with germ containing a lot of vitamin B1.
The couple’s enthusiasm forstriving to enhance people’sinterest in nutrition was thus
so remarkable. It is in factthat they have contributed
greatly in the establishment
and development of theShozo kagawa
Aya kagawa
foundation of modern
nutrition science in Japan.
▲ Experimenting at Tokyo Imperial University

Monthly issued magazine“ Eiyo to Ryori”(“Nutrition and Cookery”)
In addition to information and updates on nutrition
science, Shozo and Aya introduced recipes as wellshowing technically how to cook variety of dishes,
providing with precise data such as the appropriate
amount of ingredients and seasonings for dishes.
Each recipe and numerical instruction appeared on
the individual page of “Cooking Cards”, provided as
the appendix to each issue. The magazine has
consistently been the bestseller since its launch in1935.

The inaugural issue of themagazine “ Eiyo to Ryori”(1935)The recent issue (2020 )Integrating the Fields of Nutrition and HealthGain Insight into Variety of Nutrition Science at Kagawafor Human Health and Wellbeing
KNU offers a wide range of academic degree programs
including Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.

Undergraduate School of Nutrition Sciences

CampusDepartment of Health and Nutrition

Department ofApplied Nutrition

Division ofNutrition Sciences

Division of Healthand School Nursing

SakadoDepartment ofFood Culture andNutrition

The Faculty of Nutrition offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study and application of the relationshipbetween food, diet and health. KNU’s academic courses help students:• Gain insight into the science behind what we eat and how• Look at the latest science to analyze the link between food and health• Develop nutritional strategies to improve health of the individual or the community• Understand consumer food behavior and develop strategies to improve food habits• Prepare for career in various nutrition and health sectors, such as Registered Dietitians, Dietitians,nutrition advisors, sports nutritionists, teachers and researchers

Graduate School of Nutrition Sciences

CampusMaster’s Course / Doctoral Course

The most comprehensive courses provided in Japan to enhance students’ innovative spirit of inquiry
and competency in Nutrition Sciences

Health Sciences Program

Nutrition Sciences Program
Master’s Course•••Human Growth andDevelopment
Fundamental Nutrition
Nutritional Physioloy
Clinical Nutrition

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Medical Nutrition
Nutrition Management
Nutrition Education
Community Nutrition
Health Management at School•••

Molecular Nutrition
Biochemistry
Physiology••••

Food Science
Food Functions
Food Preparation Science
Cookery & Dietary Life•••

Food Cultural Anthropology
Environmental Education

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Course•••••••••••••

Master’s Course

Environmental HealthCommunity Health
Biostatics and epidemiology
Kinanthropometry
Practical Exercise
Exercise and Pathophysiology
Integrative Physiology Medical Science
Clinical Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Health education in Nursing
Health at School
Physical Development and Health
School Nursing Teacher Theory

Doctoral (Ph.D.) Course

SakadoJunior CollegeCampus

Komagome

Learn the basics of food and nutrition
to obtain Dietitian license(2-year courses)

College of Culinary
and Confectionary Art

Faculty ofNutrition Sciences

Graduate School
Kagawa Nutrition
University (KNU)

Nutrition Sciences
Degree Program
Health Sciences
Degree ProgramDepartment of Applied
Nutrition
Undergraduate School

Faculty of Nutrition Sciences

・Department of Healthand Nutrition
Department of Food
Culture and Nutrition

Department of Food andNutrition

Meister Program
Kagawa College ofCulinary andConfectionary Art

Komagome

Master practical skills to become cookingand confectionery professionals(1-year / 2-year courses)

Institute Structure

Junior College of KNU

CampusCookery, Baking andPastry Arts Diploma
Program

Chef/Cook Training
Program
Baking and Pastry Arts
Specially Program

Division of Nutrition
Sciences
Division of SchoolNursing

Statistics and Facts

50,000+・Graduates

Japan’s Firstand Only・2,283
・

Private university

No.1

221

specialized in nutrition science

Studentsin Japan

223

Students have passed

National Examination
for Registered Dietitians
In 2023(as of Spring 2024)

100%of graduates
in work・or further study(as of Spring 2023)

Aya’s Lifetime*

900+of set meal
menus
developed forthe student
cafeteria
during 2023

(1899-1997)

the age of 98
・▲ Nutritionally balanced set meal*cf.
・
Average life
expectancy ofJapanese women:
82 years old(in 1995)▲ Aya at the age of 93

Aya and Nutrition Science – Linking Theory and Practices“Measuring Cups and Spoons”
Aya invented “cooking cards”, which eventually became the pioneering andbasic form of recipes in Japan. During those periods cooking instructions
were obscure and confusing, for example, “stew until the ingredients arecooked” for stewing, and for seasoning “add an appropriate amount ofseasoning”. To consistently support people to cook delicious dishes, Aya
started to measure the amount of all ingredients and seasoning, recorded
entire process of cooking, and described how to serve the dishes. She thendeveloped innovative sets of measuring cups and spoons with unitsstandardized in cubic centimeters, and finally popularized the use of themfor general home cooking.

“Four Basic Food Groups”
Aya also developed a practical guide to healthy eating style for everyone byestablishing the breakthrough method “Numerical Method for Four Basic
Food Groups”. The method shows the ideal amount of foods to be
consumed each day out of four basic food groups : 1) dairy products andeggs; 2) seafoods, meats and beans/ bean products; 3) vegetables andfruits; and 4) Grains.
It suggests eating three points of food chosen from each of the three foodgroups, other than grains, and 11 points shows for the grain group. A totalof 20 points shows a nutritionally balanced eating style (1 point represents80 kcal).

▲ Measuring Cups and Spoons

Aya invented (1948)

Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration
KNU has extended its external collaborative activities since 2006 to maximize “nutrition science for real life”,
the philosophy of the Institute. More than 200 practices(*) have been already realized throughout various fields.
Collaborative activities and projects should focus
on facilitating nutrition practice and cookery forhealth. As the pioneer in nutrition practices, KNU
continues to respect and encourage devotion andcommitment to manufacturing, community
development, and health promotion of each of
the partners.

Social collaborative practices to maximize KNU’s Philosophy

Cooperating with variable project partners fromdifferent fields, KNU students and faculty
members also share valuable experiences througheach program. The students attaincomprehensive knowledge and skills, and after
graduating from the institute they start to playthe important roles as food and nutrition experts
in the society.

Sports Nutrition

Localgovernments

Health Promotion
Food and Nutrition
Education

Human resource
development

Health・HumanHigh chools
andUniversities

Community
Health Planning
Menu Development
Product Development

Nutrition
CookeryKNU

FoodReduction ofFood loss
Industries(*) as of December 2020

▲ “Quick Breakfast RecipeSeries” developed foryounger generations

Supporting health promotion projects for
local residents (Misato City, Saitama)

Recipe development using locally grown foods
and specialty products (Kagawa Prefecture)▲ Cooking class for elderlies to learn balanced▲ Prototype cooking for recipe development bydiet

KNU studentsDessert cooking class for children
and parents (Toshima Ward, Tokyo)

Development of healthy menus using
locally grown vegetables (MiyoshiTown, Saitama)

Nutritional support for high school
athletes (Akita Prefectural Board ofEducation)▲ Practical lessons provided by teachersof Kagawa Confectionery School▲ Special “Bento” menu developed by KNU
students using 10 different kinds ofvegetables▲ Nutrition Seminar for high school
athletes coordinated by KNU

https://www.eiyo.ac.jp/english/

Sakado Campus

Komagome Campus

Kagawa Nutrition UniversityJunior CollegeGraduate School
Undergraduate School of Nutrition

Kagawa College of Culinary and3-9-21 Chiyoda, Sakado City, Saitama 350-0288 Japanof Kagawa Nutrition University

Confectionary Art

3-24-3 Komagome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8481 Japan

Komagome Campus
SakadoWakabaKawagoe

Sakado Campus
Tobu Tojo Line

Komagome

20 minutes from Tokyo Station
10 minutes from Ikebukuro Station

IkebukuroTokyo

50 minutes from Ikebukuro Station

Yamanote Line

From overseas:International OfficeTel: +81-49-284-6245
E-mail: Knuintlo@eiyo.ac.jp

Guide for
Kagawa Education Institute of Nutrition
Published by KNU
December 2020