箸の持ち方と食生活との関連 : 小学校低学年における調査より

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Recently there has been discussion about problems concerning children and foods they eat. This has been especially true for learning how to use chopsticks.Using chopsticks is not only about technique and discipline, but about culture. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between using chopsticks and the eating of foods in daily life.Authors examined how 95' students used chopsticks while eating school lunch using digital cameras, and then compared the results with the preresearch. Interviews about the eating of foods in daily life for all 95 students were used.The results were as followed1) Only 16 students used chopsticks correctly. (Under 20%)2) The main point in correct use of chopsticks is the position of the second finger and use of the thumb.3) Breakfast was insufficient for most students.4) Students using chopsticks correctly have a better balanced dinner than students using chopsticks incorrectly.It is so important to teach not only using the techniques for chopsticks, but correct eating habits. Though these are essentially learned at home, they must be taught in school because of present family conditions.