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Table 5 shows the results of a self-administered questionnaire survey of participants regarding the desired purchase price of commercially available fish that even the bones can be eaten. As a result, among the participants, the most requested price was 200 yen (about 1.5 US dollars). However, the reality is that the price of commercially available fish with edible bones in 400 yen (about 3-4 US dollars). It is about twice the purchase price requested by the participants. IV. D iscussions From the results of a self-administered questionnaire survey conducted on 61 females, they did not feel a lack of protein, but felt a lack of calcium. However, 61 females wanted to consume both protein and calcium actively. The participants knew that even the bones of the fish were edible and tried to eat them, but the purchase price they wanted to buy them at a price far below the actual market price. Therefore, consumers consider fish that can be eaten, even the bones, expensive. As the protein in daily life, it is possible to purchase eggs, beans, and meat every day, but it is not easy to eat fish every day. Fish contain not only high-quality protein, but also large amounts of EPA and DHA1), which are suitable for blood vessels 2-4) and the brain 5 ). In order to prevent Alzheimer’s disease 6,7) , it is desirable to take EPA and DHA, which are abundant in fish oil. They are also reported to be effective in preventing neuropathy 8) and leading to health promotion by numerous reports 9,10) . Eating fish for calcium 11) and for protein 12,13) intake is recommended. However, the high price of fish prevents consumers from purchasing fish daily. Even if it is challenging to buy raw fish, is it possible to increase the consumption of fish whose bones are edible by storing it at room temperature in retort pouches and using canned food? Encourage consumers to consume processed fish caught in season (such as canned fish that can store for a long time and even the bones are edible) to increase protein and calcium intake. V. C onclusions Concerning the consumption of calcium, which did not meet the Japanese dietary intake standards, and the consumption of fish, which is declining a self- administered questionnaire survey was conducted on 61 females. As a result, the participants felt that their protein intake was sufficient, but felt that their calcium intake was low. The participants answered that they wanted to ingest both protein and calcium actively. The participants knew that there were fish available on the market that could be eaten, including the bones, from which calcium and protein could be ingested simultaneously, but they did not know that the price was higher than the asking price. Some participants ate eggs, meat, and beans daily, but none ate fish daily. In the future, we would like to introduce low-price canned fish and retort-pouch foods to consumers, increase the consumption of fish, even the bones which can be eaten, and increase the intake of calcium and protein. A cknowledgements This study was supported by the Japanese Society of Taste Technology, 2021. R eferences R éférences R eferencias 1. Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA: health benefits throughout life. Swanson D, Block R, Mousa SA. Swanson D, et al. Adv Nutr. 2012 Jan; 3(1): 1-7. doi: 10.3945/an.111.000893. Epub 2012 Jan 5. Adv Nutr. 2012. PMID: 22332096 Free PMC article. Review. Questions 50 yen 100 yen 120 yen 150 yen 180 yen 200 yen 250 yen 280 yen Suggested purchase price (number) 1 5 1 8 1 16 5 2 Suggested purchase price (%) 1.6 8.2 1.6 13.1 1.6 26.2 8.2 3.3 Questions 298 yen 300 yen 350 yen 400 yen 500 yen 800 yen 1000 yen no answer Suggested purchase price (number) 1 7 2 5 4 1 1 1 Suggested purchase price (%) 1.6 11.5 3.3 8.2 6.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 Table 5. 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