Joint Research by Meiji University, Tokyu Land Corporation, and Campus Village Student Residence Wins Topics Award at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Nutrition and Food Science

Research Background and Results

Tokyu Land Corporation, Meiji University, and Students Information Center have received the Topics Award at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Nutrition and Food Science for their joint research on the health benefits of fat intake conducted at the student residence 'Campus Village Ikuta.'

The study was led by Assistant Professor Kentaro Kaneko's laboratory at the Meiji University School of Agriculture. Focusing on the 'structure' rather than the 'quantity' of lipids, the team examined the effects of lard versus beef tallow on sleep. The results showed that students who consumed a lard-based dinner consistently achieved higher sleep scores compared to those in the beef tallow group or the free-choice diet group. Mouse experiments also confirmed that lard intake increased sleep duration and improved sleep continuity.

Future Applications

Applying the findings from this study, a welcome party for new residents at 'Campus Village Musashi-Kosugi' featured a talk by Assistant Professor Kaneko and a special dinner, both of which received high praise from students. There are plans to continue offering special menus that focus on the structure of 'fat' in the future.