#Japan #Senior Nutrition #Edogawa #Global Kitchen #Nutritional Support

Supporting the Health of Seniors through Balanced Meals

On August 27, 2025, in Edogawa, Tokyo, a nutrition seminar titled "Balanced Meals: How to Get Essential Nutrients" was organized by Global Kitchen, a company dedicated to providing developed products and ready-to-eat frozen meals for senior facilities. The event took place in a day service facility, attracting over 20 attendees interested in maintaining their health and preventing frailty among seniors.

The seminar addressed crucial topics related to sustaining health in older age, with a particular emphasis on the importance of nutrition in combating frailty and malnutrition. Participants learned about the right food choices and portion sizes, discovering how everyday meals can be a source of essential nutrients. Many attendees expressed appreciation for the practical knowledge shared during the seminar, noting comments like, "I think I can implement this right away" and "I want to share this with my family."

Connecting Food and Health: Local Nutritional Education Efforts

Maintaining the ability to enjoy food during old age is directly linked to extending one's healthy life span. As frailty and malnutrition are major concerns, it is essential to reassess the quality and quantity of daily food intake. However, many people find existing information on what and how much to eat overwhelming or difficult to translate into practical steps in their daily lives.

This seminar aimed to demystify basic nutrient information while providing hands-on cooking tips and easy-to-follow recipes that require minimal preparation. The goal was to present actionable knowledge participants could easily incorporate into their lifestyles. Engaging activities like questions and quizzes helped attendees reflect on their eating habits and provided practical learning experiences.

Participants actively engaged in the discussion, eager to learn about the connection between nutrition and meals. Feedback gathered included:

• - "The specific examples of food mentioned made it feel doable."
• - "I plan to talk to my family about preparing meals using the ingredients suggested."
• - "I want to try making these dishes at home."
• - "I gained a better understanding of how to create balanced meals."

These responses underscored the significance of a balanced diet not just for overall health, but also for the enjoyment of eating, emphasizing that nutrition is about more than just intake—it’s about savoring the experience.

Future Initiatives

As a part of its ongoing commitment, the Global Kitchen Certified Nutritional Care Station continues to prioritize the enjoyment of food while distributing nutritional and health-related information. The initiative will focus on executing practical efforts within the local community to facilitate accessible nutritional support.

Event Details:

• - Date: August 27, 2025, 14:00 - 14:50
• - Location: Day service facility in Edogawa, Tokyo
• - Participants: Approximately 25 participants (including residents and staff)
• - Theme: How to Get Essential Nutrients for Balanced Meals
• - Content: Strategies for Frailty Prevention, Necessary Nutrients for Vitality, Selecting Ingredients, and Cooking Tips

The seminar was designed to address the needs of local seniors and care staff, with flexibility for hosting future events tailored to their demands. Collaboration with local pharmacies or community support centers is also encouraged, allowing for a wider reach to the community's needs.

Inquiries

For more information, please contact:

• - Company Name: Global Kitchen Co., Ltd.
• - Department: Sales Division
• - Tel: 03-6459-0746
• - Fax: 03-6459-0738
• - E-Mail: [email protected]

About Global Kitchen Co., Ltd.

Founded on the mission to deliver safe and delicious meals for everyone, Global Kitchen focuses on providing meal solutions for senior facilities and in-home care. Its flagship brand, "Mago no Te Kitchen," supplies ready-to-eat frozen meals across the country, aiming to balance the quality of caregiving with ease of meal preparation. Japan's aging population has brought challenges such as workforce shortages and nutritional management difficulties in caregiving contexts. Guided by registered dietitians, Global Kitchen delivers tasty and nutritionally balanced meals while striving for high-quality care across all facilities.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Global Kitchen Co., Ltd.
• - CEO: President Yasuto Kamei
• - Location: 2-12-1, Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 8th Floor PMO Higashi-Shinbashi
• - Phone: 03-6459-0746
• - Founded: July 2011
• - Business Field: Focused on providing meals to seniors, supplying frozen prepared foods to nursing facilities, providing meal support services for the elderly at home, and offering direct-to-consumer services (Mago no Te Kitchen).
• - Website: Global Kitchen