"Introduction of National Institute of Health and Nutrition"

by National Institute of Health and Nutrition (NIHN), National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition (NIBIOHN), Japan

The Institute has focused its research activities on the improvement of the nutritional status of the people by providing dietary standards, monitoring dietary intakes, conducting tests on foods for special dietary uses, and providing scientific evidence related to physical activity for over 100 years. Video lectures by four researchers are shared as below.


  • Introduction of the National Institute of Health and Nutrition
     Dr. Nobuo Nishi

     Chief, International Center for Nutrition and Information, NIHN, NIBIOHN

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  • Current status and issues of the National Health and Nutrition Survey, Japan
     Dr. Hidemi Takimoto

     Chief, Department of Nutritional Epidemiology and Shokuiku, NIHN, NIBIOHN

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  • Food Labeling systems and Nutrition profile in Japan
     Dr. Tsuyoshi Chiba

     Chief, Department of Fod Function and Labeling, NIHN, NIBIOHN

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  • The Japanese Physical activity guidelines for health promotion: Activeguide
     Dr. Motohiko Miyachi

     Chief, Department of Physical Activity Research, NIHN, NIBIOHN

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