Gwangyang City Health Clinic Holds 'Men's Health Cooking Class'

For Men in Five Medically Underserved Health Clinics Areas

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gwangyang City, Jeonnam announced on the 13th that it operated a 'Men's Health Cooking Class' for local elderly men in medically underserved areas including Jukcheon, Taein, Joryeong, Chusan, and Daejuk Health Clinics over five sessions from the 5th to the 12th.

In response to prolonged social distancing due to COVID-19, the city conducted the cooking class for elderly men following the July cooking kit experience to check nutritional imbalances among local residents and provide nutrition education.

Beginner elderly men, inexperienced in food preparation and cooking, observed the cooking process of beef hot pot (Mille-feuille Nabe) and grilled eggplant using local agricultural and specialty products to facilitate easy cooking and ingredient purchasing. They also learned basic dietary knowledge such as the nutritional benefits, preparation methods, and storage techniques of each ingredient.

Park Hye-jung, Director of the Urban Health Center, said, "I believe this education served as an opportunity to review elderly nutrition management, which can be easily neglected during the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, and contributed to spreading proper dietary practices among men vulnerable to nutritional health."

She added, "In response to residents' positive feedback, we will continue to conduct various experiential classes."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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