2020 Volume 53 Issue 6 Pages 378-386
An increase in the number of employees taking leave due to depression is a problem. Even after treatment with conventional methods such as rest and medication, there are many cases where people cannot return to work. Therefore, attention has been focussed on counteracting the decline of cognitive functions (work-execution abilities) that are essential for returning to work.
In this paper, we report on the effectiveness and characteristics of Cooking Program as a support for returning to work. We found that the benefits of Cooking Program are not limited to improved cooking skills and that it can also improve the ability to perform work. It was confirmed that as participation in cooking at home increased, knowledge and interest in nutrition and food increased as well. Furthermore, it was shown that Cooking Program could be provided to a wide range of subjects regardless of age or gender.
