title: A new Japanese vegetarian food guide.
abstract: Vegetarianism continues to gain popularity in Japan and the Westernized world, in part from decades of science supporting the health advantages of properly planned vegetarian-based diets. Although there are Asian nutritional tools, one specific to a Japanese vegetarian diet is lacking. Thus, the Japanese vegetarian food guide (JVFG) was developed and based in part on the American Dietetic Association position paper for vegetarian diets and the Japanese Food Guide Spinning Top. The JVFG was developed by collecting dietary information from 3 different institutes in Japan that specialize in regularly offering vegetarian meals. The JVFG was divided into 6 groups with respective recommended servings: vegetables (7.5), grains (4.5), protein foods (4), milk (3), fruits (2), and fats, sugar, and seasonings (<3). The JVFG was developed so that it would adequately provide for all nutrients and be structured for practical use by the general public as well as health professionals.
authors.affiliation: San-iku Food Company, Chiba, Japan. 5468-keiko@san-iku.co.jp
authors.forename: Keiko
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nakamoto
authors.forename: Masako
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arashi
authors.forename: Somboon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Noparatanawong
authors.forename: Seika
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kamohara
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Radak
authors.forename: Mitsuru
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tuchida
authors.forename: Kyoichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Miyazaki
authors.forename: Sanae
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Watanabe
authors.forename: Hideki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kudo
authors.forename: Akira
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tanaka
mesh_terms: D014676:Diet, Vegetarian; D004046:Dietetics; D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009751:Nutritional Requirements