Information providing system, information providing device, information providing method, and information providing program

Abstract

An information providing system (1) comprises: a supporter device (50) that is used by a supporter that supports a user; and an information providing device (10) that is communicably connected to the supporter device (50). The information providing device (10) acquires environmental change information pertaining to a change in the environment around the user, and outputs, to the supporter device, support information for supporting the user on the basis of the environmental change information.

Description

Information provision system, information provision device, information provision method, and information provision program

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information providing system, an information providing device, an information providing method, and an information providing program that provide information.

[0002] In today's stressful society, it is said that strengthening immunity and stress resistance through healthy lifestyle habits contributes to improved work performance. Furthermore, with the extension of retirement ages becoming commonplace due to labor shortages, improving lifestyle habits is necessary to maintain a healthy body. In this regard, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2015-191469 (Patent Document 1) discloses a system configured to provide dietary advice to a user during the interest period of a stage model of the user's behavioral change.

[0003] JP 2015-191469 A

[0004] There are technologies, such as the system disclosed in Patent Document 1, that provide users with information designed to help them review their lifestyle habits and improve their health. In daily life, if the work environment or home environment changes, lifestyle habits may be disrupted and health may deteriorate. However, with support from those around them, lifestyle improvements can be more easily achieved. The system disclosed in Patent Document 1 targets users suffering from lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, but is not configured to prevent health deterioration due to environmental changes. Therefore, there is a need for technology that prompts supporters to provide support to users when environmental changes occur.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made to solve such problems, and its purpose is to provide a technology that can prompt a supporter to support a user when an environmental change occurs.

[0006] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an information providing system including a supporter device used by a supporter who supports a user, and an information providing device communicably connected to the supporter device, wherein the information providing device acquires environmental change information relating to changes in the user's environment, and outputs support information for supporting the user to the supporter device based on the environmental change information.

[0007] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an information providing device including a computing device and a storage device that stores a program executed by the computing device, wherein the computing device acquires environmental change information relating to a change in a user's environment, and outputs support information to a supporter device based on the environmental change information, the support information prompting a supporter to support the user.

[0008] An information providing method according to another aspect of the present disclosure includes, as a process executed by a computer, a step of acquiring environmental change information regarding changes in a user's environment, and a step of outputting support information to a supporter device based on the environmental change information, the support information encouraging a supporter to support the user.

[0009] An information provision program according to another aspect of the present disclosure causes a computer to execute the steps of acquiring environmental change information regarding changes in a user's environment and outputting support information to a supporter device based on the environmental change information, the support information encouraging a supporter to support the user.

[0010] According to the present disclosure, support information for supporting a user is provided to a supporter based on changes in the user's environment, so that the supporter can be encouraged to support the user when an environmental change occurs.

[0011] 1 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of an information providing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a first application example of the information providing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a second application example of the information providing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the gist of information to be provided according to classified user types. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a third application example of the information providing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining input information and output information in an information providing device according to an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a health management analysis displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of input of selection index information (health interest level) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of input of selection index information (food preference) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of input of menu performance information (past week's menu performance) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of input of menu performance information (today's menu performance) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of input of health information displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of input of health information and intestinal health information displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of health checkup information. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of a selection screen displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of menu information (today's menu) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of suggested information (today's suggested menu) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of menu information (weekly menu) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of suggested information (weekly suggested menu) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of suggested information (ingredients section of reference information) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of suggested information (sleep section of reference information) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of suggested information (exercise section of reference information) displayed on a display of a user device according to an embodiment.1 is a diagram showing an example of behavioral information (performance improvement quiz) displayed on the display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing another example of behavioral information (performance improvement quiz) displayed on the display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of behavioral information (health improvement quiz) displayed on the display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of behavioral information (physical condition-behavior relationship diagram) displayed on the display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of behavioral information (physical condition-behavior relationship diagram) displayed on the display of a user device according to an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of menu creation information. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of menu creation information. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of improvement degree information. FIG. 9 is a flowchart relating to information provision processing (output processing of suggested information) executed by an information providing device according to an embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart relating to information provision processing (output processing of behavioral information) executed by an information providing device according to an embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart relating to information provision processing (output processing of support information) executed by an information providing device according to an embodiment.

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated.

[0013] [Configuration of Information Providing System] The configuration of an information providing system 1 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the information providing system 1 according to an embodiment. The information providing system 1 is used by an institution (for example, a company or a school) to which a user belongs, and is a system that contributes to improving a user's performance by providing the user with various information that is useful for the user to maintain a healthy body and improve their physical condition, and by providing the user with support from colleagues, family, or the like around the user when the user's environment changes.

[0014] Furthermore, the information providing system 1 provides information to users, not only those suffering from lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, but also healthy users, to help them review their lifestyle habits in order to maintain good physical condition or improve chronically poor physical condition.

[0015] Here, no matter how accurate the suggestions provided to the user, they will not lead to behavioral change unless they motivate the user and lead to habituation. According to Fogg's behavioral model, the elements necessary for behavioral change include motivation, low barriers, and triggers. According to social cognitive theory, motivational elements include learning by observation, outcome expectations, and self-efficacy. Furthermore, methods for enhancing self-efficacy include achievement experiences, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, and emotional arousal. The information provision system 1 according to the embodiment is configured to enable a user to maintain a healthy state in both physical and health aspects by using information provided by the information provision system 1 and to improve performance in daily life, such as work or school, in accordance with Fogg's behavioral model and social cognitive theory.

[0016] 1 , the information providing system 1 includes an information providing device 10, a user device 20, a registered dietitian device 30, a public health nurse device 40, and a supporter device 50. The information providing device 10 is connected to each of the user device 20, the registered dietitian device 30, the public health nurse device 40, and the supporter device 50 via a network 2 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0017] The information providing device 10 is configured, for example, as a server device managed by an institution to which the user belongs, or a cloud-type server device provided by an operating company of the information providing system 1. The information providing device 10 includes a computing device 11, a memory 12, a storage device 13, and a communication interface 14.

[0018] The arithmetic device 11 is a computing entity (computer) that executes predetermined processing. The arithmetic device 11 is configured with a processor such as a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessing unit (MPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), or a graphics processing unit (GPU). A processor, which is an example of the arithmetic device 11, has the function of executing predetermined processing by executing a predetermined program. However, some or all of these functions may be implemented using dedicated hardware circuits such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The term "processor" is not limited to processors in the narrow sense that execute processing using a stored program, such as a CPU, MPU, TPU, or GPU, but may also include hardwired circuits such as an ASIC or FPGA. Furthermore, the arithmetic device 11 is not limited to von Neumann computers such as a CPU or GPU, but may also be configured with non-von Neumann computers such as a quantum computer or an optical computer. The arithmetic device 11 described above may also be interpreted as a processing circuitry that executes predetermined processing. The computing device 11 may be configured as a single chip or multiple chips. Furthermore, the processor and related processing circuits may be configured as multiple computers interconnected by wire or wirelessly via a local area network or a wireless network. The processor and related processing circuits may be configured as a cloud computer that performs remote calculations based on input data and outputs the calculation results to another device in a remote location.

[0019] The memory 12 includes a storage area (for example, a working area) that stores program code or work memory when the arithmetic unit 11 executes various programs. Examples of the memory 12 include volatile memories such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), and non-volatile memories such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and flash memory.

[0020] The storage device 13 stores various programs and various data executed by the computing device 11. For example, the storage device 13 stores an information provision program 130 executed by the computing device 11. The storage device 13 may be one or more non-transitory computer readable media, or may be one or more computer readable storage media. Examples of the storage device 13 include a hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid state drive (SSD).

[0021] The information providing program 130 defines a processing procedure for the information providing device 10 to output predetermined information to each of the user device 20, the registered dietitian device 30, the public health nurse device 40, and the supporter device 50.

[0022] The communication interface 14 is an interface for the information providing device 10 to communicate with other devices such as a user device via a wired connection using an optical fiber line or a wireless connection such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

[0023] The information providing device 10 may also include a media reading device (not shown). The media reading device receives a storage medium (not shown) and acquires various programs (e.g., the information providing program 130) or various data from the storage medium. Examples of the storage medium include a compact disc (CD), a digital versatile disc (DVD), a universal serial bus (USB) memory, and a secure digital (SD) card.

[0024] The user device 20 is used by a user who utilizes the information provision service provided by the information provision device 10, and is configured, for example, as a desktop, laptop, or tablet PC, or a mobile terminal such as a smartphone. For example, the user obtains an application program for utilizing the information provision service from the information provision device 10 and installs the obtained application program on the user device 20. The user can utilize the information provision service by executing the application program of the information provision service.

[0025] Although not shown in the figure, the user device 20 has a configuration similar to that of the information providing device 10, including the computing device 11, memory 12, storage device 13, and communication interface 14, as well as a display 25 for the user to view specified information provided by the information providing device 10.

[0026] The registered dietitian device 30 is used by a registered dietitian and is configured, for example, as a desktop, laptop, or tablet PC, or a mobile terminal such as a smartphone.

[0027] Although not shown in the figure, the registered dietitian device 30 has a configuration similar to that of the information providing device 10, namely, the calculation device 11, memory 12, storage device 13, and communication interface 14, and also has a display for the registered dietitian to view the specified information provided by the information providing device 10.

[0028] The public health nurse device 40 is used by a public health nurse and is configured, for example, as a desktop, laptop, or tablet PC, or a mobile terminal such as a smartphone.

[0029] Although not shown in the figure, the public health nurse device 40 has a configuration similar to that of the information providing device 10, including the calculation device 11, memory 12, storage device 13, and communication interface 14, and also has a display for the registered dietitian to view the specified information provided by the information providing device 10.

[0030] The supporter device 50 is used by a supporter who provides daily support to the user, and may be, for example, a desktop, laptop, or tablet PC, or a mobile device such as a smartphone. For example, the supporter may include at least one of the user's coworkers and family members. In the example of FIG. 1 , the supporter device 50 is separate from the public health nurse device 40, but the supporter device 50 may also include the public health nurse device 40. In this case, the supporter may also include a public health nurse.

[0031] Although not shown in the figure, the supporter device 50 has a configuration similar to that of the information providing device 10, including the calculation device 11, memory 12, storage device 13, and communication interface 14, and also has a display for the supporter to view specified information provided by the information providing device 10.

[0032] [Application Example] An example of a situation in which the information provision system 1 according to the embodiment is applied will be described with reference to Figures 2 to 5. Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining a first application example of the information provision system 1 according to the embodiment. Improving dietary habits is essential when reviewing lifestyle habits in order to maintain a healthy body and improve work or academic performance. Therefore, as shown in Figure 2, in the information provision system 1 of the first application example, the information provision device 10 is configured to output, to the user device 20, suggestion information that suggests dietary behaviors to the user.

[0033] For example, the information providing device 10 proposes to the user, as suggested information, an optimal menu from among a plurality of meal menus (menus) that the user can select in a cafeteria at a company, school, etc., taking into consideration the user's health condition, level of interest in health, and food preferences (likes and dislikes). Furthermore, the information providing device 10 provides the user with information on ingredients included in the proposed menu (hereinafter also referred to as "proposed menu"), information on sleep related to the ingredients, and information on exercise related to the ingredients, as reference information on the proposed menu (hereinafter also referred to as "proposed menu").

[0034] Specifically, the information providing device 10 acquires health information, selection index information, intestinal activity information, menu information, and menu performance information.

[0035] The health information is information relating to the user's health, and includes at least one of health check information, supplemental measurement information, and wearable information.

[0036] The health checkup information indicates, for example, the results of a user's health checkup. For example, the user undergoes a regular health checkup once a year, including tests such as a blood pressure test, a urinalysis, or a gastroscopy. The health checkup information including the results of the health checkup is input to the information providing device 10. For example, a medical professional such as a doctor inputs the health checkup information into a medical personal computer (PC) (not shown). The health checkup information is transmitted from the medical PC to the information providing device 10.

[0037] The supplemental measurement information indicates the results of measurements related to the user's health that the user performed using a measuring device (not shown) other than for a health checkup. For example, the user measures health conditions such as weight, body fat percentage, muscle mass, or blood pressure using a measuring device such as a body composition monitor or blood pressure monitor installed in a cafeteria. The supplemental measurement information, including the supplemental measurement results of the measuring device, is transmitted from the measuring device to the information providing device 10.

[0038] The wearable information indicates the results of measurements (supplementary measurements) performed by the user using a wearable device (not shown). For example, the user may use a wristwatch-type wearable device to measure health status such as the number of steps taken, calories burned, distance traveled, or hours of sleep. The wearable information, including the supplementary measurement results from the wearable device, is transmitted to the information providing device 10.

[0039] The selection index information is information that serves as an index when a user selects a desired meal menu from a plurality of meal menus provided at a restaurant, and includes at least one of interest level information and preference information.

[0040] The interest level information indicates the user's level of interest in health. For example, the user inputs information indicating the user's level of interest (motivation) in maintaining a healthy body, such as how to live in old age or the time it takes to achieve a healthy body, into the user device 20. The interest level information is transmitted from the user device 20 to the information providing device 10.

[0041] The preference information indicates the user's food preferences (likes and dislikes). For example, the user inputs information indicating the user's likes and dislikes regarding food, such as foods the user dislikes or favorite meal menus, into the user device 20. The preference information is transmitted from the user device 20 to the information providing device 10.

[0042] The intestinal activity information indicates information related to the user's intestinal activity. Intestinal activity refers to activities such as improving the content of meals and engaging in necessary exercise in order to maintain a good intestinal environment. For example, the user inputs information related to the intestinal activity he or she is currently engaged in into the user device 20. The intestinal activity information is transmitted from the user device 20 to the information providing device 10.

[0043] The menu information is information indicating a plurality of meal menus (options) that a user can select at a cafeteria. For example, the menu information indicates a plurality of meal menus that are scheduled to be provided to a user at a cafeteria over a predetermined period (e.g., one week). For example, a registered dietitian creates a plurality of meal menus for the predetermined period using the registered dietitian device 30. The menu information indicating the plurality of meal menus created by the registered dietitian is input from the registered dietitian device 30 to the information providing device 10.

[0044] The menu history information is information indicating meal menus previously selected by a user at a restaurant. For example, after a user selects a meal menu at a restaurant, the user inputs information about the selected meal menu into the user device 20. The menu history information indicating the user's previously selected meal menus input by the user is input from the user device 20 to the information providing device 10. At the time of payment, a tag attached to a plate actually picked up by the user at the restaurant may be read by a POS (Point of Sales) register or the like, and the read result may be input to the information providing device 10 as the menu history information.

[0045] The information providing device 10 identifies a plurality of meal menus for a predetermined period to be options for the proposed menu based on the meal menu information. The information providing device 10 generates proposal information that suggests dietary behaviors to the user based on the health information and the selection index information, and outputs the proposal information to the user device 20.

[0046] The suggested information includes information on suggested menus for one or more days selected from a plurality of menus selectable by the user at a predetermined location, such as a place that serves meals (e.g., a cafeteria) at an institution (e.g., a company or a school) to which the user belongs.

[0047] Specifically, the information providing device 10 identifies the user's health condition based on the user's health information, and outputs an optimal meal menu (proposed menu) that contributes to improving the user's health from among multiple meal menus, taking into consideration calories, nutritional components, etc. Furthermore, the information providing device 10 may identify the user's health condition based on the user's health information, and output a proposed menu from among multiple meal menus that will improve the user's intestinal environment.

[0048] Furthermore, the information providing device 10 takes into consideration not only the user's health condition based on the health information but also at least one of the user's level of interest in health and the user's dietary preferences based on the selection index information (interest level information, preference information), and outputs an optimal meal menu (suggested menu) that the user will continue to select from multiple meal menus.

[0049] For example, the information providing device 10 determines the level of health interest based on the interest level information. The higher the level of health interest, the higher the proportion of health-focused meal menus selected as suggested menus from among multiple meal menus over a one-week period. That is, between a first user with a high level of health interest and a second user with a lower level of health interest, the information providing device 10 proposes health-focused suggested menus to the first user more frequently than to the second user. A first user with a high level of health interest tends to actively and continuously select suggested menus proposed by the information providing device 10 and work to improve their health more than a second user with a low level of health interest. Therefore, even if suggested menus mainly featuring health-focused vegetables or fish are frequently proposed, a first user with a high level of health interest tends to actively and continuously select the suggested menus more than a second user with a low level of health interest.

[0050] As an example of selecting a suggested menu based on the degree of health interest, the information providing device 10 quantifies the degree of health interest using a predetermined formula, and for a user whose quantified health interest level is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the information providing device 10 selects health-focused meal menus as suggested menus at a rate of 50% or more from among multiple meal menus for one week. On the other hand, for a user whose quantified health interest level is less than the predetermined threshold, the information providing device 10 selects health-focused meal menus as suggested menus at a rate of less than 50% from among multiple meal menus for one week. The information providing device 10 may compare the quantified health interest level with multiple thresholds set in stages, and based on the comparison results, may gradually change the rate at which meal menus contributing to health improvement are selected as suggested menus from among multiple meal menus for one week.

[0051] Furthermore, based on the menu information and preference information, if the information providing device 10 determines that the user's favorite meal menu is included in the meal menu for a specific day (e.g., Wednesday) among multiple meal menus for a week, the information providing device 10 includes the user's favorite meal menu in the proposed menu for the specific day. Alternatively, if the information providing device 10 determines that the user's favorite meal menu is not included in the meal menu for days other than the specific day (e.g., Monday and Tuesday) but that there is a health-oriented meal menu that contributes to improving the user's health, the information providing device 10 includes the health-oriented meal menu in the proposed menu for days other than the specific day. In other words, on a specific day on which the user's favorite meal menu is included, the information providing device 10 selects the user's favorite meal menu as the proposed menu, and on days other than the specific day, selects a health-oriented meal menu as the proposed menu.

[0052] The information providing device 10 may identify a meal menu that is relatively likely to be selected by the user based on menu history information in addition to or instead of the preference information. For example, if the information providing device 10 determines, based on the menu information and menu history information, that a meal menu for a specific day (e.g., Wednesday) among multiple meal menus over a week includes a meal menu that the user previously selected, the information providing device 10 includes the meal menu previously selected by the user in the proposed menu for the specific day. Alternatively, if the information providing device 10 determines that a meal menu for a day other than the specific day (e.g., Monday or Tuesday) does not include a meal menu previously selected by the user but includes a health-focused meal menu that contributes to improving the user's health, the information providing device 10 includes the health-focused meal menu in the proposed menu for the day other than the specific day. In other words, on a specific day on which a meal menu previously selected by the user appears, the information providing device 10 selects the meal menu previously selected by the user as the proposed menu, and on days other than the specific day, the information providing device 10 selects a health-focused meal menu as the proposed menu.

[0053] The information providing device 10 transmits proposal information indicating the proposal menu selected as described above to the user device 20. The user device 20 receives the proposal information output from the information providing device 10 and provides it to the user.

[0054] In this way, the information providing device 10 proposes a suggested menu to the user by taking into consideration not only the user's health information but also the user's level of health interest, preferences, or past performance. The suggested menu proposed by the information providing device 10 not only includes health-focused meal menus that contribute to improving the user's health, but also occasionally includes the user's favorite meal menus or meal menus that the user has previously selected. In other words, the information providing device 10 outputs the suggested menu by taking into consideration not only the user's health information but also the user's level of health interest and preferences that motivate the user when selecting a meal menu. This eliminates the user's resistance to continuously selecting a suggested menu every day from multiple meal menus over a predetermined period (e.g., one week), and allows the user to effortlessly improve their diet by continuously selecting the suggested menus.

[0055] The information providing device 10 may transmit to the user device 20 proposal information indicating proposed menus for one day (for example, today's) within a predetermined period (for example, one week), and the user device 20 may provide the user with the proposed information for one day (for example, today's). Alternatively, the information providing device 10 may transmit to the user device 20 proposal information indicating proposed menus for multiple days (for example, one week's) within a predetermined period (for example, one week's), and the user device 20 may provide the user with the proposed information for multiple days (for example, one week's).

[0056] The information providing device 10 may transmit to the user device 20 menu information indicating a plurality of meal menus (options) selectable by the user over a predetermined period (e.g., one week), as well as proposal information indicating proposed menus for multiple days. That is, the information providing device 10 may transmit to the user device 20 a plurality of meal menus (options) selectable by the user over a predetermined period (e.g., one week), and proposal information indicating proposed menus for multiple days selected from the options. In this way, by viewing a plurality of meal menus over a predetermined period (e.g., one week), the user can determine in advance which meal menus are selectable by the user and then decide whether or not to select a proposed menu, and, for example, can decide in advance which meal menus to select for the next week.

[0057] Furthermore, the suggested information includes reference information about the suggested menu. The reference information includes at least one of information about ingredients included in the suggested menu, information about sleep related to the ingredients, and information about exercise related to the ingredients. Health status can be affected not only by diet but also by sleep and exercise. Therefore, when suggesting a suggested menu, the information providing device 10 provides the user with information about ingredients included in the suggested menu and information about sleep and exercise related to the ingredients, thereby showing the user the health-improving effects of selecting the suggested menu and motivating the user to select the suggested menu.

[0058] Furthermore, the information providing device 10 generates suggested information based on the intestinal activity information and outputs it to the user device 20. For example, the information providing device 10 may select a suggested menu for improving the intestinal environment for a user with poor intestinal activity, depending on the level of intestinal activity of the user indicated by the intestinal activity information, and provide the selected menu to the user as behavioral information. Alternatively, the information providing device 10 may select a suggested menu for improving the intestinal environment based on the level of intestinal activity of the user indicated by the intestinal activity information and at least one of the user's health information and selection index information, and provide the selected menu to the user as behavioral information.

[0059] Furthermore, the information providing device 10 may transmit menu creation information to the registered dietitian device 30 as information that serves as reference when a registered dietitian considers a meal menu and creates menu information. The menu creation information includes interest level information that indicates the user's interest in health and improvement level information that indicates the degree of improvement in the user's health condition. The interest level information included in the menu creation information may be the same as the interest level information included in the selection index information output from the user device 20 to the information providing device 10, or may be the result of the information providing device 10 analyzing and summarizing the interest level information included in the selection index information.

[0060] Based on the menu creation information obtained from the information providing device 10, the registered dietitian can consider the user's level of interest in health and whether the user's health has improved as a result of the meal menu created by the registered dietitian, and can come up with multiple meal menus to be provided to the user in the cafeteria over a specified period (e.g., one week) for the next (e.g., next week).

[0061] Furthermore, the information providing device 10 may transmit improvement degree information indicating the degree of improvement in the user's health condition to the public health nurse device 40. Based on the improvement degree information obtained from the information providing device 10, the public health nurse can determine whether the meal menu created by the registered dietitian has contributed to the improvement of the user's health condition, taking into consideration whether the meal menu created by the registered dietitian has improved the user's health condition.

[0062] As described above, according to the information provision system 1 of the first application example, the information provision device 10 provides the user with not only health information related to the user's health but also suggested information that suggests dietary behaviors based on selection index information that serves as an index when the user selects a dietary menu. As a result, the user is prompted to select a suggested menu to continuously improve their dietary habits, thereby improving their health through diet. Furthermore, the user is prompted to take actions that contribute to a healthy body and promote intestinal health by referring to the ingredients used in the suggested menu and information on sleep and exercise related to the ingredients, thereby improving their health through diet.

[0063] 3 is a diagram illustrating a second application example of the information providing system 1 according to the embodiment. Daily health management is essential for reviewing lifestyle habits to maintain a healthy body and improve work performance. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3 , in the information providing system 1 according to the second application example, the information providing device 10 is configured to output, to the user device 20, behavioral information that prompts the user to take actions for health management.

[0064] For example, when the information providing device 10 determines that the user's biological clock is adversely affecting the user's physical condition and health, the information providing device 10 provides the user with information for adjusting the user's biological clock as behavioral information. Furthermore, when the information providing device 10 determines that the user's physical condition is not good, such as the user's drowsiness, fatigue, or mood, the information providing device 10 provides the user with information for adjusting the user's physical condition as behavioral information.

[0065] Specifically, the information providing device 10 acquires physical condition information and health information. As described above, the health information is information related to the user's health and includes at least one of health check information, supplemental measurement information, and wearable information. The information providing device 10 outputs behavioral information to the user device 20 based on the physical condition information.

[0066] The physical condition information is information about the user's physical condition and includes at least one of information about the user's sleepiness, information about the user's fatigue, and information about the user's mood. The physical condition information includes the user's breakfast time and dinner time as information for identifying the user's biological clock. The physical condition information includes the user's wake-up time and bedtime as information for identifying the user's biological clock. Furthermore, the physical condition information includes at least one of information about the user's activities after returning home and information about the user's activities before going to bed as information for identifying whether the user is taking actions to improve their physical condition. Each of the above-mentioned multiple pieces of information is information about the user's physical condition, and the user inputs at least one of these multiple pieces of information into the user device 20. The physical condition information input by the user is transmitted from the user device 20 to the information providing device 10.

[0067] The behavioral information includes information for improving one's physical condition. Specifically, when the information providing device 10 determines based on the physical condition information that the user is not in good physical condition because the user is sleep-deprived, feeling fatigued, or feeling irritated, the information providing device 10 provides the user with information urging the user to take action to improve their physical condition.

[0068] The behavioral information may include information for adjusting the user's biological clock. Specifically, when the information providing device 10 determines that the user's biological clock is not in a normal state based on the physical condition information, the information providing device 10 provides the user with information prompting the user to take action to adjust the user's biological clock.

[0069] The behavioral information may include information indicating the correlation between the user's physical condition and behavior. Specifically, when the information providing device 10 determines that the user is in poor health based on the physical condition information, the information providing device 10 provides the user with information indicating the correlation between the physical condition and behavior to inform the user that the user's behavior affects their physical condition and to help the user understand that their own behavior can improve their physical condition.

[0070] Furthermore, the information providing device 10 may output behavioral information to the user device based on the health information in addition to the physical condition information. Specifically, the information providing device 10 associates the user's condition with at least one of a state of good health and good health (i.e., good health management), a state of good health and poor health (i.e., inadequate health management), a state of poor health and good health (i.e., good health management), and a state of poor health and poor health (i.e., inadequate health management) based on the physical condition information and the health information. The information providing device 10 outputs behavioral information that is optimal for the user to the user device 20 according to the classified user condition.

[0071] The provision of information according to user classification will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a diagram for explaining the purpose of information to be provided according to the type of classified user. As shown in Fig. 4, users who use the information provision system 1 are classified into one of the following states: good health and good health management, good health and poor health management, poor health and good health management, and poor health and poor health management.

[0072] Users who are in good health and in good physical condition are already in good health and are managing their physical condition well, so all they need to do is deepen their understanding of lifestyle habits that are good for their physical condition and further strengthen their current lifestyle habits that are good for their physical condition.Then, by taking steps to improve their work or academic performance, the users can achieve even better results in their work or academics.

[0073] Therefore, for users who are in good health and have good physical condition management, the information providing device 10 outputs to the user device 20 behavioral information that encourages the user to understand and strengthen lifestyle habits that are good for their physical condition, and then outputs to the user device 20 behavioral information that encourages the user to take steps to improve their performance.

[0074] A user who is in good health but has poor health management needs to first take actions to improve their health by adopting lifestyle habits that are good for their health. After improving their health management, the user can achieve results in their work or studies by taking measures to improve their work or academic performance.

[0075] Therefore, for users who are in good health but have insufficient physical condition management, the information providing device 10 outputs to the user device 20 behavioral information that encourages the user to change their behavior to a lifestyle that is good for their physical condition, and then outputs to the user device 20 behavioral information that encourages the user to take steps to improve their performance.

[0076] Users who are in poor health but in good health are already managing their health well, so all they need to do is deepen their understanding of lifestyle habits that are good for their health and further strengthen their current lifestyle habits that are good for their health.In order to improve their health, users need to take actions that will lead to lifestyle habits that improve their health.

[0077] Therefore, for a user who is in poor health but has good physical condition management, the information providing device 10 outputs to the user device 20 behavioral information that encourages the user to understand and strengthen lifestyle habits that are good for physical condition, and then outputs to the user device 20 behavioral information that encourages the user to take actions to adopt lifestyle habits that will improve their health.

[0078] A user who is in poor health and has poor health management needs to improve both their health and their health, so they must first take actions to improve their health by adopting lifestyle habits that are conducive to their health. After improving their health management, the user must then take actions to improve their health by adopting lifestyle habits that improve their health.

[0079] Therefore, for users who are in poor health and have insufficient health management, the information providing device 10 outputs to the user device 20 behavioral information that encourages the user to change their behavior to a lifestyle that is good for their health, and then outputs to the user device 20 behavioral information that encourages the user to take actions to adopt lifestyle habits that will improve their health.

[0080] In this way, the information providing device 10 determines whether the user is in good physical condition based on the physical condition information, and classifies the user's condition into the four types described above. The information providing device 10 outputs behavioral information with different content to the user device 20 depending on the classified user's condition.

[0081] As described above, according to the information provision system 1 of the second application example, the information provision device 10 provides the user with behavioral information encouraging the user to take actions to manage their health, based on the health information about the user's health input by the user. This encourages the user to take actions to adjust their biological clock and improve their health, enabling them to proactively manage their health.

[0082] 5 is a diagram illustrating a third application example of the information providing system 1 according to the embodiment. In daily life, if the work environment or home environment changes, lifestyle habits may be disrupted and health may deteriorate. However, with support from those around the user, it becomes easier to improve the lifestyle habits. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5 , in the information providing system 1 according to the third application example, the information providing device 10 is configured to output support information for supporting the user to the supporter device 50 or the user device 20 when the user's environment changes.

[0083] Specifically, the information providing device 10 acquires environmental change information and health information. As described above, the health information is information related to the user's health and includes at least one of health check information, supplemental measurement information, and wearable information. The information providing device 10 outputs support information to the supporter device 50 or the user device 20 based on the environmental change information.

[0084] The environmental change information includes at least one of information regarding changes in the user's work environment, changes in the user's home environment, and changes in the user's physical condition. For example, when a user's work environment changes, such as when they change jobs, workplaces, or positions at work, the user inputs information indicating the change in the work environment as environmental change information into the user device 20. Furthermore, when a user's home environment changes, such as when they get married, add or remove family members, or move, the user inputs environmental change information into the user device 20. Alternatively, the user may input environmental change information into the user device 20 when the death or illness of an acquaintance or family member awakens their health consciousness. The environmental change information input by the user is transmitted from the user device 20 to the information providing device 10.

[0085] The information providing system 1 includes a personnel information database 60 held by the user's workplace. The personnel information database 60 stores personnel information indicating the user's workplace environment and home environment. The user's personnel information stored in the personnel information database 60 is updated when the user's workplace environment changes, and is also updated when the user's home environment changes based on a report from the user. In this way, when the personnel information in the personnel information database 60 is changed, environment change information indicating the changes to the personnel information is transmitted from the personnel information database 60 to the information providing device 10.

[0086] Furthermore, the information providing system 1 acquires the user's health information, which includes at least one of health checkup information, supplemental measurement information, and wearable information, and determines whether the user's physical condition has changed based on the acquired health information. In this way, the environmental change information includes health information that may change depending on the user's physical condition.

[0087] The support information includes information for improving the user's lifestyle. Specifically, the support information includes information for educating a supporter to support the user so that the user's lifestyle is not disrupted when an environmental change occurs. The support information may simply be information indicating that the user's environment has changed, or may be information indicating specific advice for supporting the user when an environmental change occurs.

[0088] Furthermore, when the information providing device 10 acquires environmental change information from the user device 20 or the personnel information database 60, it outputs the acquired environmental change information to the public health nurse device 40. Note that the public health nurse device 40 may acquire environmental change information directly from the personnel information database 60 or the user device 20. The public health nurse creates advice information for improving the user's lifestyle habits based on the environmental change information acquired by the public health nurse device 40, and inputs the advice information to the public health nurse device 40. The public health nurse device 40 outputs the advice information input by the public health nurse to the information providing device 10. The information providing device 10 may include the advice information acquired from the public health nurse device 40 in support information and output it to the supporter device 50 or the user device 20.

[0089] Furthermore, the support information output from the information providing device 10 to the user device 20 may include at least one of audio data and video data from a supporter who supports the user. For example, the information providing device 10 may acquire audio data or video data including a message of encouragement or advice recorded by a colleague or family member of the user from the supporter device 50, and output the acquired audio data or video data to the user device 20 by including it in the support information.

[0090] In the above example, the information providing device 10 is not limited to identifying that an environmental change has occurred in the user based on the environmental change information acquired from the user device 20 and the personnel information database 60. It may also identify that an environmental change has occurred in the user based on health information. For example, when the information providing device 10 determines that a change in the user's physical condition, such as poor health, has occurred based on the acquired health information of the user, it may output support information including information indicating the change in the user's physical condition to the supporter device 50. In this case, the health information may be environmental change information. Furthermore, when the information providing device 10 determines that a change in the user's physical condition has occurred based on the acquired health information of the user, it may output information indicating the change in the user's physical condition as environmental change information to the public health nurse device 40.

[0091] As described above, according to the information provision system 1 of the third application example, the information provision device 10 provides the supporter with support information for supporting the user based on environmental change information related to changes in the user's environment. This encourages the supporter to take action to support the user whose environment has changed, making it easier for the user to improve their lifestyle habits with support from the supporter. Conventionally, a public health nurse would intervene to encourage the user to improve their lifestyle habits, but users are more likely to be motivated to improve their lifestyle habits if they receive support from a supporter when an environmental change occurs.

[0092] As described above, by using the information provision system 1 according to the first to third application examples, companies and the like that introduce the information provision system 1 can improve the quality of life (QOL) of their employee users, reduce medical expenses, secure a workforce, reduce presenteeism and absenteeism, and improve business performance.

[0093] The information provision system 1 relating to the first to third application examples has been described above using Figures 2 to 5, but the information provision system 1 may have all of the configurations and functions of the first to third application examples, or may have some of the configurations and functions of the first to third application examples.

[0094] [Example of Input Information and Output Information in Information Providing Device] Fig. 6 is a diagram for explaining input information and output information in information providing device 10 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 6, information providing device 10 acquires predetermined input information at any one of the following timings: when an application program for an information providing service is installed in user device 20 by a user; periodically after the application program is installed in user device 20; and irregularly after the application program is installed in user device 20.

[0095] For example, the information providing device 10 acquires selection index information, intestinal activity information, menu performance information, physical condition information, and delivery time information at the time of installing the application program. The selection index information includes information indicating the level of health interest and food preferences. The menu performance information includes information indicating menu performance over the past week. The physical condition information includes information indicating a physical condition management analysis. The delivery time information includes information indicating the delivery times of menu information, proposal information, and behavior information that are periodically delivered from the information providing device 10 to the user device 20, and is input by the user to the user device 20 on a setting screen at the time of installation. The information providing device 10 acquires the selection index information, intestinal activity information, menu performance information, physical condition information, and delivery time information from the user device 20.

[0096] The information providing device 10 acquires menu information, menu record information, and physical condition information at regular intervals (for example, every evening or later) after the application program is installed. The menu record information includes information indicating the menu record for the day for which the menu record information is input to the information providing device 10. The physical condition information includes at least one of information on the user's sleepiness, information on the user's fatigue, information on the user's mood, the user's breakfast time and dinner time, the user's wake-up time and bedtime, information on the user's behavior after returning home, and information on the user's behavior before going to bed. The information providing device 10 acquires the menu information, menu record information, and physical condition information from the user device 20.

[0097] The information providing device 10 acquires health information and environmental change information at irregular intervals after the application program is installed. The health information includes at least one of medical checkup information, supplemental measurement information, and wearable information. The information providing device 10 acquires the environmental change information from the user device 20, the personnel information database 60, or the like.

[0098] In addition, the information providing device 10 outputs specified output information at either a regular interval after the application program is installed in the user device 20 or an irregular interval after the application program is installed in the user device 20.

[0099] For example, the information providing device 10 outputs (regularly distributes) menu information, proposal information, and behavioral information to the user device 20 at regular intervals (e.g., every morning) after the application program is installed. The menu information includes information indicating the menu for today for which the menu information is output from the information providing device 10, and information indicating the menu for one week from today. The proposal information includes information indicating the proposed menu and reference information. The behavioral information is information that prompts the user to take actions for health management, and includes at least one of a performance improvement quiz, a health improvement quiz, and information indicating the relationship between the user's health condition and behavior, which will be described later.

[0100] The information providing device 10 outputs support information, health checkup information, menu creation information, and improvement information at irregular intervals after the application program is installed. The health checkup information includes health checkup history information that indicates changes in the user's health condition over time.

[0101] The support information may be output from the information providing device 10 to the user device 20 at regular intervals after the application program is installed (for example, every morning as set by the user). For example, audio data or video data may be periodically provided to the user device 20 by a supporter such as the user's boss or family member.

[0102] [Example of Input Information Input to Information Providing Device 10] An example of input information input to the information providing device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0103] 7 is a diagram showing an example of a health management analysis displayed on the display 25 of the user device 20 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 7, when a user executes an application program using the user device 20, an input screen including an input field for inputting information related to the health management analysis is displayed on the display 25. Such input of the health management analysis is performed when the application program is installed, i.e., when the user registers and sets up the application.

[0104] For example, the input screen for health management analysis includes an input field for inputting an ideal wake-up time, an input field for inputting an ideal bedtime, an input field for inputting whether or not you use an alarm clock to wake up, an input field for inputting whether or not you can wake up easily, an icon 201 for confirming the input information, and an icon 202 for returning to the original screen.

[0105] A user can input information regarding a health management analysis into the user device 20 via an input screen such as that shown in Fig. 7. The information indicating the health management analysis input into the user device 20 is output as health information to the information providing device 10. This allows the information providing device 10 to acquire information indicating the health management analysis from the health information from the user device 20.

[0106] In this way, when installing an application program, the user first subjectively evaluates their behavior and physical condition, and the information providing device 10 stores the user's self-evaluation. This allows the user to first understand the effects of their behavior on their body, and then improve their physical condition and health based on the behavioral information provided by the information providing device 10.

[0107] As described above, the information providing device 10 provides the user with behavioral information for improving the user's physical condition based on the user's physical condition information.

[0108] 8 is a diagram showing an example of input of selection index information (health concern level) displayed on the display 25 of the user device 20 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 8, when a user executes an application program using the user device 20, an input screen including an input field for inputting information related to the health concern level is displayed on the display 25. Such input of the health concern level is performed when the application program is installed, i.e., when the user registers and sets up the application.

[0109] For example, the health interest level input screen includes an input field for inputting how the user will live in retirement, an input field for inputting the period until the user has a healthy body, an input field for inputting the family's illness history, an input field for inputting the sharing of health habits with family, an icon 201 for confirming the input information, and an icon 202 for returning to the original screen.

[0110] A user can input information related to the degree of health concern into the user device 20 via an input screen such as that shown in Fig. 8. The information related to the degree of health concern input into the user device 20 is output to the information providing device 10 as selection index information. This allows the information providing device 10 to acquire information related to the degree of health concern from the user device 20.

[0111] As described above, the information providing device 10 selects a suggested menu suitable for each user from among a plurality of meal menus based on the interest level information of each user, and suggests the selected menu to the user.

[0112] For example, the information providing device 10 increases the rate at which a meal menu that emphasizes health is selected as a suggested menu from among multiple meal menus for one week for a user who wants to spend their retirement years super-actively, compared to users who want to spend their retirement years actively, users who want to spend their retirement years healthy, and users who want to prioritize enjoying the present. In other words, the information providing device 10 increases the rate at which a meal menu that emphasizes health is selected as a suggested menu from among multiple meal menus for one week for a user who wants to live an active life in retirement, compared to users who prioritize their current lifestyle over retirement and do not want to limit their eating habits as much as possible.

[0113] Furthermore, for a user who sets three months as the period until achieving a healthy body, the information providing device 10 increases the probability of selecting a health-focused meal menu as a suggested menu from among multiple one-week meal menus compared to a user who sets more than three months as the period until achieving a healthy body. In other words, the shorter the period until achieving a healthy body set by the user, the higher the probability of selecting a health-focused meal menu as a suggested menu from among multiple one-week meal menus.

[0114] 9 is a diagram showing an example of input of selection index information (dietary preferences) displayed on the display 25 of the user device 20 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 9, when a user executes an application program using the user device 20, an input screen including an input field for inputting information regarding dietary preferences is displayed on the display 25. Such input of dietary preferences is performed when the application program is installed, i.e., when the user registers and sets up the application.

[0115] For example, the food preference input screen includes an input field for inputting disliked foods, an input field for inputting favorite food menus, an icon 201 for confirming the input information, and an icon 202 for returning to the original screen.

[0116] A user can input information about dietary preferences into the user device 20 via an input screen such as that shown in Fig. 9. The information about dietary preferences input into the user device 20 is output to the information providing device 10 as selection index information. This allows the information providing device 10 to acquire information about dietary preferences from the selection index information from the user device 20.

[0117] As described above, the information providing device 10 selects a suggested menu suitable for each user from among a plurality of meal menus based on the preference information of each user, and displays the selected suggested menu on the display 25 .

[0118] For example, the information providing device 10 proposes a meal menu with beef as the main dish to a user who likes beef, and a meal menu with fish as the main dish to a user who likes fish. On the other hand, if there is no meal menu option that uses the user's favorite ingredients, the information providing device 10 proposes a meal menu that emphasizes health as the proposed menu.

[0119] 10 is a diagram showing an example of input of menu record information (past week's menu record) displayed on the display 25 of the user device 20 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, when a user executes an application program using the user device 20, an input screen including an input field for inputting the past week's menu record is displayed on the display 25. Such input of the past week's menu record is performed when the application program is installed, i.e., when the user registers and sets up the application.

[0120] For example, the input screen for the menu results for the past week includes an input field for inputting the meal menu selected by the user at the cafeteria for the past week for each day of the week, an icon 201 for confirming the input information, and an icon 202 for returning to the original screen.

[0121] A user can input the menu results for the past week into the user device 20 via an input screen such as that shown in Fig. 10. The menu results for the past week input into the user device 20 are output as menu result information to the information providing device 10. This allows the information providing device 10 to acquire information related to the menu results for the past week from the user device 20, which is included in the menu result information.

[0122] 11 is a diagram showing an example of input of menu record information (today's menu record) displayed on the display 25 of the user device 20 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 11, when a user executes the application program using the user device 20, an input screen including an input field for inputting today's menu record is displayed on the display 25. Such input of today's menu record is performed periodically after installation of the application program, for example, every evening or later when the user desires to input the information.

[0123] For example, the input screen for today's menu results includes an input field for inputting the meal menu selected by the user at the cafeteria today, an icon 201 for confirming the input information, and an icon 202 for returning to the original screen.

[0124] A user can input today's menu record into the user device 20 via an input screen such as that shown in Fig. 11. The today's menu record input into the user device 20 is output to the information providing device 10 as menu record information. This allows the information providing device 10 to acquire information related to today's menu record from the user device 20.

[0125] 12 is a diagram showing an example of input of physical condition information displayed on display 25 of user device 20 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 12, when a user executes an application program using user device 20, an input screen including an input field for inputting physical condition information is displayed on display 25. Such input of physical condition information is performed periodically after installation of the application program, for example, whenever the user desires to input information after the evening each day.

[0126] For example, the input screen for health information includes an input field for inputting the user's health condition, an input field for inputting the user's activities after returning home, an input field for inputting the user's activities before going to bed, an icon 201 for confirming the input information, and an icon 202 for returning to the original screen.

[0127] For example, the user can use the input field for inputting physical condition information to input the user's sleepiness, fatigue, and mood at the time of input on a three-level scale. The user can use the input field for inputting activities after returning home to select and input the activity they perform after returning home from walking, physical training, running, and yoga. The user can use the input field for inputting activities before going to bed to select and input the activity they perform before going to bed from reading, using a mobile device, stretching, and watching television or a DVD. Note that the options shown in FIG. 12 are merely examples, and the user may input other content as physical condition information.

[0128] The user's physical condition, behavior after returning home, and behavior before going to bed input to the user device 20 are output as physical condition information to the information providing device 10. This allows the information providing device 10 to acquire information related to the user's physical condition, behavior after returning home, and behavior before going to bed from the user device 20, which is part of the physical condition information.

[0129] As described above, the information providing device 10 provides the user with behavioral information for improving the user's physical condition based on the user's physical condition information.

[0130] 13 is a diagram showing an example of input of physical condition information and intestinal activity information displayed on the display 25 of the user device 20 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 13, when a user executes the application program using the user device 20, an input screen including input fields for inputting the physical condition information and intestinal activity information is displayed on the display 25. Such input of the physical condition information and intestinal activity information is performed periodically after installation of the application program, for example, whenever the user wishes to input the information after the evening each day.

[0131] For example, the input screen for physical condition information and intestinal activity information includes input fields for inputting the user's breakfast time and dinner time, input fields for inputting the user's wake-up time and bedtime, input fields for inputting the details of the user's intestinal activity, an icon 201 for confirming the input information, and an icon 202 for returning to the original screen.

[0132] For example, the user can use the input field for inputting details of intestinal health to input the details of the intestinal health that the user regularly practices (diet, exercise, massage, stress management, regular lifestyle habits, etc.) Note that the options shown in FIG. 13 are just an example, and the user may input other details as intestinal health information.

[0133] The user's breakfast time, dinner time, wake-up time, and bedtime input into the user device 20 are output to the information providing device 10 as physical condition information. This allows the information providing device 10 to acquire the user's breakfast time, dinner time, wake-up time, and bedtime from the physical condition information from the user device 20. Furthermore, the content of intestinal activity input into the user device 20 is output to the information providing device 10 as intestinal activity information. This allows the information providing device 10 to acquire the intestinal activity information from the user device 20.

[0134] As described above, the information providing device 10 provides the user with behavioral information for improving the user's physical condition based on the user's physical condition information. Furthermore, the information providing device 10 selects a suggested menu for improving the intestinal environment based on the user's intestinal activity information and provides the selected menu to the user as behavioral information.

[0135] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of health checkup information. As shown in FIG. 14, the health checkup information includes the results of a health checkup that a user undergoes annually. For example, the health checkup information includes the results of tests related to the user's health, such as blood tests. In the example of FIG. 13, the results show that the overall assessment, blood pressure, lipid metabolism, and glucose metabolism require follow-up observation, while the other items are normal. Although not shown in the figure, the health checkup information may also include the measurement values ​​of each measurement item.

[0136] The health checkup information as shown in FIG. 14 is input to the information providing device 10 at irregular times after the application program is installed in the user device 20, for example, when a health checkup is performed.

[0137] As described above, the information providing device 10 selects a suggested menu that is suitable for the user and that places emphasis on health from among a plurality of meal menus based on the user's health information, and suggests the selected menu to the user.

[0138] [Example of Output Information Output from Information Providing Device 10] An example of output information output from the information providing device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 31. FIG.

[0139] 15 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen displayed on the display 25 of the user device 20 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, when a user executes an application program using the user device 20, a selection screen that lists multiple pieces of information that the user can view is displayed on the display 25. Such a selection screen can be displayed whenever the user wants to view various pieces of information provided by the information providing device 10.

[0140] The selection screen includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu, an icon 212 for viewing one week's menu, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu, an icon 214 for viewing one week's suggested menu, an icon 215 for viewing reference information, an icon 216 for viewing a performance improvement quiz, an icon 217 for viewing a health improvement quiz, and an icon 218 for viewing a physical condition versus behavior relationship diagram.

[0141] The user can view desired information by selecting one of icons 211 to 218 on the selection screen in Fig. 15. Note that in the example of Fig. 15, the user can view only the desired information, but some information, such as a performance improvement quiz or a health habit quiz, may be forcibly displayed on the display 25 when the user executes an application program using the user device 20.

[0142] Fig. 16 is a diagram showing an example of menu information (today's menu) displayed on the display 25 of the user device 20 according to the embodiment. The screen of Fig. 16 is displayed when the user operates the icon 211 on the screen of Fig. 15.

[0143] The user device 20 identifies today's meal menu to be served at the restaurant based on the menu information acquired from the information providing device 10 and displays the identified meal menu on the display 25 .

[0144] For example, in the example of Fig. 16, the contents of the main dishes corresponding to each of meal menus A to D and the contents of other optional dishes such as rice and miso soup are displayed on the display 25. The user can check today's meal menu by looking at the display 25 as shown in Fig. 16.

[0145] 16 also includes an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu in FIG. 17, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen in FIG.

[0146] Fig. 17 is a diagram showing an example of suggested information (today's suggested menu) displayed on the display 25 of the user device 20 according to the embodiment. The screen of Fig. 17 is displayed when the user operates the icon 213 on the screen of Fig. 16.

[0147] The user device 20 displays a suggested menu suitable for the user on the display 25 based on the suggested information acquired from the information providing device 10 .

[0148] For example, in the example of Fig. 17, meal menu B (proposed menu) selected by information providing device 10 from today's meal menus A to D offered at the cafeteria, and points recommending meal menu B are displayed on display 25. By looking at the display 25 as shown in Fig. 17, the user can confirm that meal menu B is recommended.

[0149] For example, if the user previously selected a meal menu with beef as the main dish, the information providing device 10 may suggest a meal menu with beef as the main dish as a suggested menu, and if the user previously selected a meal menu with fish as the main dish as a suggested menu, the information providing device 10 may suggest a meal menu with fish as the main dish as a suggested menu.On the other hand, if the meal menu previously selected by the user is not available as an option, the information providing device 10 may suggest a meal menu that emphasizes health as a suggested menu.

[0150] The screen of FIG. 17 also includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of FIG. 16, an icon 213 for viewing the weekly menu of FIG. 18, an icon 215 for viewing reference information of FIGS. 20 to 22, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of FIG. 15.

[0151] Fig. 18 is a diagram showing an example of menu information (a one-week menu) displayed on the display 25 of the user device 20 according to the embodiment. The screen of Fig. 18 is displayed when the user operates the icon 212 on the screen of Fig. 15.

[0152] The user device 20 identifies a week's worth of meal menus to be served at the cafeteria based on the menu information acquired from the information providing device 10, and displays the identified week's worth of meal menus on the display 25.

[0153] For example, in the example of Fig. 18, the contents of the main dishes corresponding to each of meal menus A to D scheduled to be served on Monday and the contents of the main dishes corresponding to each of meal menus A to D scheduled to be served on Tuesday are displayed on display 25. Furthermore, marks 230 indicating the suggested menus for each of Monday and Tuesday are displayed on display 25. By looking at the display 25 as shown in Fig. 18, the user can confirm the multiple meal menu options and the suggested menu for each of Monday and Tuesday.

[0154] The screen of FIG. 18 also includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of FIG. 16, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu of FIG. 17, an icon 219 for viewing the meal menu for the next day of the week, an icon 214 for viewing the suggested menu for the week of FIG. 19, an icon 215 for viewing reference information of FIGS. 20 to 22, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of FIG. 15.

[0155] Fig. 19 is a diagram showing an example of suggested information (one-week suggested menu) displayed on display 25 of user device 20 according to the embodiment. The screen of Fig. 19 is displayed when the user operates icon 214 on the screen of Fig. 18.

[0156] The user device 20 displays a suggested menu suitable for the user on the display 25 based on the suggested information acquired from the information providing device 10 .

[0157] In the example of Figure 19, a week's worth of suggested menus to be served at the cafeteria are displayed on the display 25, and the perspective from which the suggested menu was selected for each day of the week is also shown. For example, on Tuesday, a suggestion is made for the user's favorite pork bone ramen based on the user's food preferences, while on Thursday, a suggestion is made for a low-salt set meal to contribute to improving the user's health based on the user's health information. This makes the user comfortable with continuously selecting suggested menus every day from multiple meal menus over the course of a week, and by continuously selecting suggested menus, the user can effortlessly improve their diet.

[0158] In addition, the screen of Figure 19 includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of Figure 16, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu of Figure 17, an icon 215 for viewing reference information of Figures 20 to 22, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of Figure 15.

[0159] Fig. 20 is a diagram showing an example of suggested information (ingredients section of reference information) displayed on display 25 of user device 20 according to the embodiment. The screen of Fig. 20 is displayed when the user operates icon 215 on the screen of Fig. 15 .

[0160] The user device 20 displays the reference information about the proposed menu on the display 25 based on the reference information included in the proposed information acquired from the information providing device 10 .

[0161] In the example of Fig. 20, information about ingredients is displayed as reference information on display 25. For example, with regard to today's suggested menu (meal menu B), which is pork cutlet with grated onion sauce, information that the combination of pork and onion is effective for improving health is displayed on display 25. By looking at the display 25 as shown in Fig. 20, the user can obtain reference information about ingredients for today's suggested menu.

[0162] The screen of FIG. 20 also includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of FIG. 16, an icon 212 for viewing one week's menu of FIG. 18, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu of FIG. 17, an icon 214 for viewing one week's suggested menu of FIG. 19, an icon 219 for viewing the next reference information, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of FIG. 15.

[0163] Fig. 21 is a diagram showing an example of suggested information (sleep edition of reference information) displayed on display 25 of user device 20 according to the embodiment. The screen of Fig. 21 is displayed when the user operates icon 219 on the screen of Fig. 20.

[0164] The user device 20 displays the reference information about the proposed menu on the display 25 based on the reference information included in the proposed information acquired from the information providing device 10 .

[0165] 21 , information related to sleep is displayed as reference information on the display 25. For example, for today's proposed menu (meal menu B), which is pork cutlet with grated onion sauce, information that onion is effective for promoting good sleep is displayed on the display 25. By viewing the display 25 as shown in FIG. 21 , the user can obtain reference information related to sleep for today's proposed menu.

[0166] The screen of FIG. 21 also includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of FIG. 16, an icon 212 for viewing one week's menu of FIG. 18, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu of FIG. 17, an icon 214 for viewing one week's suggested menu of FIG. 19, an icon 219 for viewing the next reference information, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of FIG. 15.

[0167] Fig. 22 is a diagram showing an example of suggested information (exercise edition of reference information) displayed on display 25 of user device 20 according to the embodiment. The screen of Fig. 22 is displayed when the user operates icon 219 on the screen of Fig. 21.

[0168] The user device 20 displays the reference information about the proposed menu on the display 25 based on the reference information included in the proposed information acquired from the information providing device 10 .

[0169] 22, information about exercise is displayed as reference information on the display 25. For example, with regard to today's proposed menu (meal menu B), which is pork fillet cutlet with grated onion sauce, information that pork is effective for replenishing energy after exercise is displayed on the display 25. By looking at the display 25 as shown in FIG. 22, the user can obtain reference information about exercise for today's proposed menu.

[0170] The screen of FIG. 22 also includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of FIG. 16, an icon 212 for viewing one week's menu of FIG. 18, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu of FIG. 17, an icon 214 for viewing one week's suggested menu of FIG. 19, an icon 219 for viewing the next reference information, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of FIG. 15.

[0171] Note that the reference information is not limited to the information shown in Figures 20 to 22, but may also include other information that contributes to improving health, such as combinations of ingredients, meal timing, and the order in which ingredients are eaten during a meal.

[0172] 23 is a diagram showing an example of behavioral information (performance improvement quiz) displayed on display 25 of user device 20 according to the embodiment. The screen of Fig. 23 is displayed when the user operates icon 216 on the screen of Fig. 15.

[0173] Based on the behavioral information acquired from the information providing device 10, the user device 20 displays information on the display 25 in the form of a quiz to help the user adjust their biological clock and improve their physical condition.

[0174] 23, a quiz is displayed on the display 25, asking the user which of breakfast, lunch, and dinner has the greatest effect on adjusting the biological clock. For example, by answering a performance improvement quiz delivered every morning from the information providing device 10, the user can naturally learn the behaviors necessary for adjusting the biological clock, and the user will naturally acquire the behaviors necessary for adjusting the biological clock.

[0175] The screen of FIG. 23 also includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of FIG. 16, an icon 212 for viewing the weekly menu of FIG. 18, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu of FIG. 17, an icon 219 for viewing the next performance improvement quiz, an icon 221 for viewing the answers to the performance improvement quiz, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of FIG. 15.

[0176] 24 is a diagram showing another example of behavioral information (performance improvement quiz) displayed on display 25 of user device 20 according to the embodiment. The screen of Fig. 24 is displayed when the user operates icon 219 on the screen of Fig. 23.

[0177] The user device 20 displays information for improving the user's physical condition on the display 25 in the form of a quiz, based on the behavioral information acquired from the information providing device 10 .

[0178] 24, a quiz is displayed on the display 25, asking the user which of the following is effective when there is no time to eat breakfast: eating a banana, drinking water, or not eating anything. For example, by answering a performance improvement quiz delivered every morning from the information providing device 10, the user can naturally learn the actions necessary to improve their physical condition, and the actions necessary to improve their physical condition will naturally become ingrained in the user.

[0179] In this way, the user is prompted to consciously take actions to regulate his / her biological clock or physical condition by the performance improvement quizzes of FIGS. 23 and 24 provided by the information providing device 10.

[0180] The screen of FIG. 24 also includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of FIG. 16, an icon 212 for viewing the weekly menu of FIG. 18, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu of FIG. 17, an icon 219 for viewing the next performance improvement quiz, an icon 221 for viewing the answers to the performance improvement quiz, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of FIG. 15.

[0181] The performance improvement quiz is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, and may include other information as long as it includes information for adjusting the user's biological clock or physical condition.

[0182] 25 is a diagram showing an example of behavioral information (health improvement quiz) displayed on display 25 of user device 20 according to an embodiment. The screen of Fig. 25 is displayed when the user operates icon 217 on the screen of Fig. 15 .

[0183] The user device 20 displays information for improving the user's health in the form of a quiz on the display 25 based on the behavioral information acquired from the information providing device 10 .

[0184] 25, a quiz is displayed on display 25, asking the user which of the following is an effective exercise to do after work: getting off the train at the station one stop before the nearest station to one's home and walking home, doing squats at home, or taking a 30-minute low-temperature bath. For example, by answering a health improvement quiz delivered every morning from information providing device 10, the user can naturally learn about actions necessary for improving their health, and the user will naturally acquire the actions necessary for improving their health.

[0185] In this way, the user is prompted to consciously take actions to improve their health by taking the health improvement quiz of FIG. 25 provided by the information providing device 10.

[0186] The screen of FIG. 25 also includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of FIG. 16, an icon 212 for viewing the weekly menu of FIG. 18, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu of FIG. 17, an icon 219 for viewing the next health improvement quiz, an icon 221 for viewing the answers to the health improvement quiz, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of FIG. 15.

[0187] The health improvement quiz is not limited to the example of FIG. 25 and may include other information as long as it includes information to encourage the user to improve their health.

[0188] As described above, the performance improvement quiz is behavioral information including information that prompts the user to take an action to regulate their biological clock or physical condition, and the health improvement quiz is behavioral information including information that prompts the user to take an action to improve their health. As described with reference to Fig. 4, the information providing device 10 provides a performance improvement quiz such as that shown in Fig. 23 and Fig. 24 to a user who is not managing their physical condition well. For a user who is in poor health, it provides a health improvement quiz such as that shown in Fig. 25.

[0189] For example, for a user who is in poor health and not managing their physical condition well, the information providing device 10 displays icon 216 in FIG. 15 while not displaying icon 217 in FIG. 15 , and provides the user with a performance improvement quiz before the health improvement quiz, thereby encouraging the user to first improve their physical condition. Then, after determining that the user's physical condition is good based on the physical condition information from the user device 20, the information providing device 10 displays icon 217 in FIG. 15 and provides the user with the health improvement quiz. This allows the user, whose physical condition has improved, to be encouraged to take action to improve their health.

[0190] The performance improvement quiz and the health improvement quiz may be delivered to the user device 20 by email or the like. In this case, for a user who is in poor health and has insufficient physical condition management, the information providing device 10 may first deliver only the performance improvement quiz by email to the user device 20, and after the user's physical condition improves, deliver the health improvement quiz to the user device 20 by email.

[0191] Although detailed illustrations are omitted, the information providing device 10 provides the user device 20 with performance improvement quizzes, such as those shown in Figure 4, which include a quiz to encourage the user to understand and strengthen lifestyle habits that are good for health, a quiz to change behavior to lifestyle habits that are good for health, and a quiz to encourage the user to take steps to improve performance, depending on the type of user classified.

[0192] 26 is a diagram showing an example of behavioral information (physical condition vs. behavior relationship diagram) displayed on display 25 of user device 20 according to an embodiment. The screen of Fig. 26 is displayed when the user operates icon 218 on the screen of Fig. 15 .

[0193] The user device 20 displays on the display 25 a relationship diagram showing the relationship between the user's physical condition and behavior, based on the behavior information acquired from the information providing device 10 .

[0194] The example of Fig. 26 shows the breakfast time and dinner time for a day before the user's physical condition is good. The information providing device 10 determines whether the user's physical condition is good by identifying the user's sleepiness, fatigue, and mood based on the physical condition information acquired from the user device 20. Furthermore, the information providing device 10 identifies the user's breakfast time and dinner time for the day before the day on which the user's physical condition is determined to be good based on the physical condition information, and generates a physical condition vs. behavior relationship diagram as shown in Fig. 26 and displays it on the display 25.

[0195] The screen of FIG. 26 also includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of FIG. 16, an icon 212 for viewing one week's menu of FIG. 18, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu of FIG. 17, an icon 214 for viewing one week's suggested menu, an icon 219 for viewing the next physical condition vs. behavior relationship diagram, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of FIG. 15.

[0196] 27 is a diagram showing an example of behavioral information (physical condition vs. behavior relationship diagram) displayed on display 25 of user device 20 according to an embodiment. The screen of Fig. 27 is displayed when the user operates icon 219 on the screen of Fig. 26.

[0197] The user device 20 displays on the display 25 a relationship diagram showing the relationship between the user's physical condition and behavior, based on the behavior information acquired from the information providing device 10 .

[0198] The example of Fig. 27 shows the breakfast time and dinner time on the day before the user's poor physical condition. The information providing device 10 determines whether the user's physical condition is poor by identifying the user's sleepiness, fatigue, and mood based on the physical condition information acquired from the user device 20. Furthermore, the information providing device 10 identifies the user's breakfast time and dinner time for the day before the day on which the user's physical condition was determined to be poor, based on the physical condition information, and generates a physical condition vs. behavior relationship diagram as shown in Fig. 27 and displays it on the display 25.

[0199] The screen of FIG. 27 also includes an icon 211 for viewing today's menu of FIG. 16, an icon 212 for viewing one week's menu of FIG. 18, an icon 213 for viewing today's suggested menu of FIG. 17, an icon 214 for viewing one week's suggested menu, an icon 219 for viewing the next physical condition vs. behavior relationship diagram, and an icon 210 for viewing the selection screen of FIG. 15.

[0200] In this way, the user can know the breakfast time and dinner time of the day before the day when the user felt good and the breakfast time and dinner time of the day before the day when the user felt bad by viewing the physical condition versus behavior relationship diagrams of Figures 26 and 27 provided by the information providing device 10. As a result, the user is prompted by the physical condition versus behavior relationship diagrams of Figures 26 and 27 provided by the information providing device 10 to consciously act to eat breakfast and dinner at times that will put the user in good physical condition.

[0201] The physical condition versus behavior relationship diagrams of Figures 26 and 27 may be included in behavioral information to encourage the user to understand and strengthen lifestyle habits that are good for physical condition, behavioral information to change behavior to lifestyle habits that are good for physical condition, or behavioral information to encourage the user to take steps to improve performance.

[0202] The menu creation information will be described with reference to Figures 28 to 30. Figures 28 to 30 are diagrams showing an example of the menu creation information.

[0203] As shown in Figure 28, the menu creation information includes information indicating the health status of all users. For example, the menu creation information in Figure 28 includes the total number of users, the number of users by age who were diagnosed in a health checkup as needing to be careful about salt intake, the number of users by age who were diagnosed in a health checkup as needing to be careful about lipid intake, and the number of users by age who were diagnosed in a health checkup as needing to be careful about carbohydrate intake. Note that the menu creation information may also include other information indicating the health status of all users, such as candidates for metabolic syndrome.

[0204] As shown in Figure 29, the menu creation information may include interest level information indicating the level of interest in health and improvement level information indicating the level of improvement in health status for users (hereinafter also referred to as "high adoption users") who have a high probability of selecting the proposed menu proposed by the information providing device 10.

[0205] For example, the menu creation information in Figure 29 includes the number of users whose health checkup results have improved since the previous checkup, the number of highly adopted users who selected the proposed menu proposed by the information providing device 10 with a high probability, the number of highly adopted users whose health checkup results have improved since the previous checkup, the number of highly adopted users who are highly health-conscious, the number of highly adopted users who are highly health-conscious and whose health checkup results have improved since the previous checkup, the number of highly adopted users who are moderately health-conscious, the number of highly adopted users who are moderately health-conscious and whose health checkup results have improved since the previous checkup, the number of highly adopted users who are low in health concern, and the number of highly adopted users who are low in health concern and whose health checkup results have improved since the previous checkup.

[0206] The information providing device 10 determines as a highly adopted user a user who has selected a suggested menu proposed by the information providing device 10 over a predetermined period (for example, the past year) with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) or higher. Note that the information providing device 10 may determine a highly adopted user using other calculation methods.

[0207] The information providing device 10 quantifies the health concern level using a predetermined calculation formula, and determines users whose quantified health concern level is less than a first threshold as users with a low health concern level. The information providing device 10 determines users whose quantified health concern level is equal to or greater than the first threshold and less than a second threshold as users with a medium health concern level. The information providing device 10 determines users whose quantified health concern level is equal to or greater than the second threshold as users with a high health concern level. Note that the information providing device 10 may also classify users according to the level of health concern level using other calculation methods.

[0208] As shown in FIG. 30, the menu creation information may include improvement degree information indicating the degree of improvement in the health condition of the highly adopted user with respect to the supplementary measurement information of the highly adopted user.

[0209] For example, the menu creation information in Figure 30 includes the number of users who underwent supplementary measurements using a measuring device or wearable device such as a body composition monitor or blood pressure monitor installed in the cafeteria, the number of highly adopted users who selected the suggested menu proposed by the information providing device 10 with a high probability, the number of highly adopted users whose supplementary measurement results improved from the previous measurement, the number of highly adopted users who are highly health-conscious, the number of highly adopted users whose health condition regarding weight has improved, the number of highly adopted users whose health condition regarding blood pressure has improved, and the number of highly adopted users whose health condition regarding sleep time has improved.

[0210] The information providing device 10 analyzes the degree of improvement in each user's health condition and the degree to which the proposed menu has been adopted based on each user's health information (health check information, supplementary measurement information, wearable information), selection index information (level of health interest), and menu performance information obtained from outside, generates menu creation information as shown in Figures 28 to 30, and transmits the menu creation information to the registered dietitian device 30.

[0211] Based on the menu creation information acquired from the information providing device 10, the registered dietitian can consider the user's level of interest in health and whether the meal menu created by the registered dietitian has improved the user's health, and then create multiple meal menus to be served to users at the cafeteria over a predetermined period (e.g., one week) for the next week (e.g., next week). In particular, because the menu creation information includes the health interest level and health improvement level specific to high adoption users, the registered dietitian tends to create meal menus specifically for high adoption users. This increases the level of improvement in the health of high adoption users, and users other than high adoption users can be informed that selecting the proposed menu will improve their health. As a result, the number of high adoption users can increase, and the number of users whose health improves can also increase.

[0212] 31 is a diagram showing an example of improvement degree information. As shown in FIG. 31 , the improvement degree information includes information indicating the degree of improvement in the health condition of a user. For example, the improvement degree information includes the total number of users, the number of users whose health checkup results have improved since the previous checkup, the number of high-adoption users who selected the proposed menu proposed by the information providing device 10 with a high probability, the number of medium-adoption users who selected the proposed menu proposed by the information providing device 10 with a medium probability, the number of low-adoption users who selected the proposed menu proposed by the information providing device 10 with a low probability, the number of users who are highly health-conscious, the number of users who are moderately health-conscious, and the number of users who are low health-conscious.

[0213] The information providing device 10 determines a user who has selected a proposed menu proposed by the information providing device 10 over a predetermined period (e.g., the past year) with a probability less than a first probability as a low adoption user. The information providing device 10 determines a user who has selected a proposed menu proposed by the information providing device 10 over a predetermined period (e.g., the past year) with a probability equal to or greater than the first probability and less than a second probability as a medium adoption user. The information providing device 10 determines a user who has selected a proposed menu proposed by the information providing device 10 over a predetermined period (e.g., the past year) with a probability equal to or greater than the second probability as a high adoption user. Note that the second probability may be the above-mentioned predetermined probability (e.g., 50%).

[0214] The information providing device 10 analyzes the degree of improvement in each user's health condition and the degree of adoption of the proposed menu based on each user's health information (health check information), interest level information, and menu performance information obtained from outside, generates improvement level information in Figure 31, and transmits the improvement level information to the public health nurse device 40.

[0215] Based on the improvement degree information obtained from the information providing device 10, the public health nurse can determine whether the meal menu created by the registered dietitian has contributed to improving the user's health condition, taking into consideration whether the meal menu created by the registered dietitian has improved the user's health condition.

[0216] [Example of Processing by Information Providing Device] An example of processing executed by the information providing device 10 will be described with reference to Figures 32 to 34. The arithmetic unit 11 of the information providing device 10 executes the information providing program 130 to execute the processing of the flowcharts shown in Figures 32 to 34. In Figures 32 to 34, "S" is used as an abbreviation for "STEP."

[0217] 32 is a flowchart showing the process of outputting a suggested menu executed by the information providing device 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 32, the information providing device 10 acquires menu information (S1). The menu information is generated by the registered dietitian device 30 and output to the information providing device 10. The information providing device 10 stores the menu information acquired from the registered dietitian device 30 in the storage device 13.

[0218] The information providing device 10 acquires health information (S2). The health information is generated by a medical PC used for health checkups, a measurement device for supplementary measurements such as a body composition analyzer installed in the cafeteria, or a wearable device, and is output to the information providing device 10. The information providing device 10 stores the health information acquired from the medical PC, the measurement device, or the wearable device in the storage device 13.

[0219] The information providing device 10 acquires selection index information (S3). The selection index information is generated by the user device 20 and output to the information providing device 10. The information providing device 10 stores the selection index information acquired from the user device 20 in the storage device 13.

[0220] The information providing device 10 acquires the menu record information (S4). The menu record information is generated by the user device 20 and output to the information providing device 10. The information providing device 10 stores the menu record information acquired from the user device 20 in the storage device 13.

[0221] The information providing device 10 identifies a plurality of meal menus for a predetermined period to be used as options for the proposed menu based on the meal menu information, and selects a proposed menu suitable for the user from the plurality of meal menus based on the health information, selection index information, and menu performance information, and generates proposal information indicating the selected proposed menu (S5). Furthermore, the information providing device 10 includes reference information in the proposed information, including information on ingredients included in the proposed menu, sleep related to the ingredients, and exercise related to the ingredients.

[0222] The information providing device 10 outputs the generated proposal information to the user device 20 (S6). After that, the information providing device 10 ends this process.

[0223] In response to this, the user device 20 displays a suggested menu, reference information, and the like on the display 25 based on the suggested information acquired from the information providing device 10, as shown in FIGS.

[0224] As described above, the information providing device 10 provides the user with not only health information related to the user's health but also suggested information that suggests dietary behaviors based on selection index information that serves as an index when the user selects a dietary menu. As a result, the user is prompted to select a suggested menu to continuously improve their dietary habits, thereby improving their health through diet. Furthermore, the user is prompted to take actions that contribute to building a healthy body and to improve their intestinal health by referring to the ingredients used in the suggested menu and the sleep and exercise information related to the ingredients, thereby improving their health through diet.

[0225] 33 is a flowchart illustrating information provision processing (behavioral information output processing) executed by the information providing device 10 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 33 , the information providing device 10 acquires physical condition information (S11). The physical condition information is generated by the user device 20 and output to the information providing device 10. The information providing device 10 stores the physical condition information acquired from the user device 20 in the storage device 13.

[0226] The information providing device 10 acquires health information (S12). The health information is generated by a medical PC used for health checkups, a measurement device for supplementary measurement such as a body composition analyzer installed in the cafeteria, or a wearable device, and is output to the information providing device 10. The information providing device 10 stores the health information acquired from the medical PC, the measurement device, or the wearable device in the storage device 13.

[0227] The information providing device 10 classifies the user's condition based on the physical condition information and the health information (S13). For example, the information providing device 10 determines whether the user's physical condition is good based on the physical condition information, and determines whether the user's health is good based on the health information. In this way, the information providing device 10 classifies the user's condition into at least one of good health and good health management, good health and poor health management, poor health and good health management, and poor health and poor health management, based on the physical condition information and the health information.

[0228] The information providing device 10 generates behavioral information according to the classified user status (S14), as shown in Fig. 4. The information providing device 10 outputs the generated behavioral information to the user device 20 (S15). After that, the information providing device 10 ends this process.

[0229] For example, the information providing device 10 outputs to the user device 20, for a user who is in good health and in good health management, behavioral information that encourages the user to understand and strengthen lifestyle habits that are good for their health, and then outputs to the user device 20, behavioral information that encourages the user to take steps to improve their performance. For a user who is in good health but not in good health management, the information providing device 10 outputs to the user device 20, behavioral information that encourages the user to change their behavior to lifestyle habits that are good for their health, and then outputs to the user device 20, behavioral information that encourages the user to take steps to improve their performance. For a user who is in poor health but in good health, the information providing device 10 outputs to the user device 20, behavioral information that encourages the user to understand and strengthen lifestyle habits that are good for their health, and then outputs to the user device 20, behavioral information that encourages the user to take steps to improve their health. For a user who is in poor health and not in good health management, the information providing device 10 outputs to the user device 20, behavioral information that encourages the user to change their behavior to lifestyle habits that are good for their health, and then outputs to the user device 20, behavioral information that encourages the user to take steps to improve their health.

[0230] In response to this, the user device 20 displays a performance improvement quiz, a health improvement quiz, a diagram of the relationship between physical condition and behavior, and the like on the display 25 based on the behavior information acquired from the information providing device 10, as shown in Figures 23 to 27.

[0231] As described above, the information providing device 10 provides the user with behavioral information encouraging the user to take actions for managing their physical condition based on the physical condition information about the user's physical condition input by the user. This encourages the user to take actions to adjust their biological clock and improve their physical condition, enabling them to proactively manage their physical condition. Furthermore, the information providing device 10 classifies the user's condition based on the health information and physical condition information and provides the user with behavioral information corresponding to the classified user condition, allowing the user to take actions effectively in terms of both physical condition and health, without overexerting themselves as much as possible.

[0232] 34 is a flowchart illustrating information provision processing (support information output processing) executed by the information providing device according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 34 , the information providing device 10 acquires environmental change information (S21). The environmental change information may be generated by the user device 20 and output to the information providing device 10, output from the personnel information database 60 to the information providing device 10, or output as health information from a medical PC used for health checkups to the information providing device 10. The information providing device 10 stores the acquired environmental change information in the storage device 13.

[0233] The information providing device 10 generates support information based on the environmental change information (S22). The information providing device 10 outputs the generated support information to the user device 20 or the supporter device 50 (S23). Thereafter, the information providing device 10 ends this process.

[0234] As described above, the information providing device 10 provides the supporter with support information for supporting the user based on environmental change information related to changes in the user's environment. This prompts the supporter to take action to support the user who has experienced an environmental change. The information providing device 10 also provides the user with support information that includes audio data or video data, for example, including a message of encouragement or advice recorded by the supporter. This makes it easier for the user to improve their lifestyle habits by receiving support from the supporter.

[0235] <Aspects of the first application example> (Section 1) An information provision system according to one aspect includes a user device used by a user and an information provision device communicatively connected to the user device, wherein the information provision device acquires health information related to the user's health and selection index information that serves as an index when the user selects a meal-related menu, and outputs suggested information to the user device that suggests meal-related actions to the user based on the health information and the selection index information.

[0236] (Clause 2) In the information providing system described in clause 1, the proposed information includes information on proposed menus for one day or for multiple days selected from a plurality of menus selectable by the user at a predetermined location.

[0237] (Clause 3) In the information provision system described in clause 2, the predetermined location includes a location that provides meals at an institution to which the user belongs.

[0238] (4) In the information providing system according to any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, the proposed information includes reference information about the proposed menu.

[0239] (Clause 5) In the information providing system described in Clause 4, the reference information includes at least one of information about ingredients included in the suggested menu, information about sleep related to the ingredients, and information about exercise related to the ingredients.

[0240] (Clause 6) In the information provision system described in any of clauses 1 to 5, the health information includes at least one of information indicating the results of the user's health checkup, information indicating the results of measurements related to the user's health taken by the user using a measuring device other than a health checkup, and information indicating the results of measurements related to the user's health taken by the user using a wearable device.

[0241] (7) In the information providing system described in any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, the information providing device acquires intestinal activity information relating to the user's intestinal activity, and outputs suggested information to the user device based on the intestinal activity information.

[0242] (Clause 8) In the information provision system described in any one of clauses 1 to 7, the selection index information includes at least one of information indicating the user's level of interest in health and information indicating the user's dietary preferences.

[0243] (Clause 9) In the information provision system described in any one of clauses 1 to 8, the information provision device acquires menu performance information indicating menus previously selected by the user, and outputs suggested information based on the health information, selection index information, and menu performance information.

[0244] (10) In the information providing system described in any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, the information providing device outputs menu creation information for a registered dietitian to create a plurality of menus.

[0245] (Clause 11) In the information providing system described in Clause 10, the menu creation information includes interest level information indicating the user's interest level in health, and improvement level information indicating the degree of improvement in the user's health condition.

[0246] (Clause 12) In the information provision system described in Clause 11, the menu creation information includes interest level information and improvement level information of users who selected a proposed menu previously proposed by the information provision device with a probability greater than or equal to a predetermined probability.

[0247] (Clause 13) An information providing device according to one aspect includes a calculation device and a storage device that stores a program executed by the calculation device, and the calculation device acquires health information related to a user's health and selection index information that serves as an index when the user selects a meal-related menu, and outputs suggested information to the user device that suggests meal-related actions to the user based on the health information and the selection index information.

[0248] (Clause 14) An information providing method according to one aspect includes, as processing executed by a computer, a step of acquiring health information relating to a user's health and selection index information that serves as an index when the user selects a meal-related menu, and a step of outputting, to a user device, suggestion information that suggests meal-related actions to the user based on the health information and the selection index information.

[0249] (Clause 15) An information provision program according to one aspect causes a computer to execute the steps of acquiring health information relating to a user's health and selection index information that serves as an index when the user selects a meal-related menu, and outputting to a user device suggested information that suggests meal-related actions to the user based on the health information and the selection index information.

[0250] <Aspects of the second application example> (Section 1) An information provision system according to one aspect includes a user device used by a user and an information provision device communicatively connected to the user device, and the information provision device acquires health information regarding the user's health input by the user, and outputs, to the user device, behavioral information that encourages the user to take actions to manage their health based on the health information.

[0251] (2) In the information providing system according to the first aspect, the behavioral information includes information for adjusting the body clock or physical condition.

[0252] (Clause 3) In the information providing system described in clause 1 or 2, the behavior information includes information indicating a relationship between the user's physical condition and behavior.

[0253] (4) In the information providing system according to any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, the physical condition information includes at least one of information relating to the user's sleepiness, information relating to the user's fatigue, and information relating to the user's mood.

[0254] (Clause 5) In the information providing system described in any one of clauses 1 to 4, the physical condition information includes the user's breakfast time and dinner time.

[0255] (Clause 6) In the information providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 5, the physical condition information includes the user's wake-up time and bedtime.

[0256] (Clause 7) In the information providing system described in any one of clauses 1 to 6, the physical condition information includes information about the user's behavior after returning home.

[0257] (Item 8) In the information providing system according to any one of items 1 to 7, the physical condition information includes information about the user's behavior before going to bed.

[0258] (Clause 9) In the information providing system described in any one of clauses 1 to 8, the information providing device acquires health information related to the user's health, and outputs behavioral information to the user device based on the physical condition information and the health information.

[0259] (Clause 10) In the information provision system described in Clause 9, the health information includes at least one of information indicating the results of the user's health checkup, information indicating the results of measurements related to the user's health taken by the user using a measuring device other than a health checkup, information indicating the results of measurements related to the user's health taken by the user using a wearable device, and information related to the user's intestinal activity.

[0260] (Clause 11) In the information provision system described in clause 9 or clause 10, the information provision device associates the user's condition with at least one of a state of good health and good health management, a state of good health and poor health management, a state of poor health and good health management, and a state of poor health and poor health management, based on the physical condition information and health information, and outputs behavioral information to the user device according to the user's condition.

[0261] (Clause 12) In the information providing system described in Clause 11, the information providing device outputs, to the user device, behavioral information including information for improving the physical condition of a user who is in poor physical condition.

[0262] (13) In the information providing system according to the 11th or 12th aspect, the information providing device outputs, to the user device, behavioral information including information for improving the health of a user who is in poor health.

[0263] (Clause 14) An information providing device according to one embodiment includes a computing device and a storage device that stores a program executed by the computing device, and the computing device acquires health information regarding a user's health condition input by the user, and outputs, to the user device, behavioral information that encourages the user to take actions to manage their health condition based on the health information.

[0264] (Clause 15) An information providing method according to one aspect includes, as processing executed by a computer, a step of acquiring health information regarding a user's health condition input by the user, and a step of outputting, to a user device, behavioral information that encourages the user to take actions to manage their health based on the health information.

[0265] (Clause 16) An information provision program according to one aspect causes a computer to execute the steps of acquiring health information regarding a user's health input by the user, and outputting, to a user device, behavioral information that encourages the user to take actions to manage their health based on the health information.

[0266] <Aspects of the third application example> (Section 1) An information provision system according to one aspect includes a supporter device used by a supporter who supports a user, and an information provision device communicatively connected to the supporter device, and the information provision device acquires environmental change information relating to changes in the user's environment, and outputs support information for supporting the user to the supporter device based on the environmental change information.

[0267] (Clause 2) In the information providing system described in clause 1, the support information includes information for improving the user's lifestyle habits.

[0268] (Clause 3) In the information providing system described in clause 1 or 2, the support information includes advice information from a public health nurse.

[0269] (4) In the information provision system described in any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, the environmental change information includes at least one of information regarding changes in the user's work environment, information regarding changes in the user's home environment, and information regarding changes in the user's physical condition.

[0270] (Clause 5) In the information provision system described in Clause 4, the information relating to changes in the user's physical condition includes at least one of information indicating the results of the user's health checkup, information indicating the results of measurements relating to the user's health taken by the user using a measuring device other than a health checkup, and information indicating the results of measurements relating to the user's health taken by the user using a wearable device.

[0271] (Item 6) In the information providing system described in any one of Items 1 to 5, the information providing device acquires the environmental change information from a personnel information database of the user's workplace.

[0272] (Clause 7) In the information providing system according to any one of clauses 1 to 6, the supporters include at least one of the user's coworkers and family members.

[0273] (Item 8) The information providing system according to any one of items 1 to 7, further comprising a user device used by a user, wherein the information providing device outputs support information to the user device.

[0274] (Item 9) In the information providing system described in item 8, the support information output to the user device includes at least one of audio data and video data from a supporter who supports the user.

[0275] (Clause 10) An information providing device according to one embodiment includes a computing device and a storage device that stores a program executed by the computing device, and the computing device acquires environmental change information relating to changes in the user's environment, and outputs support information to a supporter device based on the environmental change information, encouraging the supporter to support the user.

[0276] (Clause 11) An information providing method according to one aspect includes, as processing executed by a computer, a step of acquiring environmental change information relating to changes in a user's environment, and a step of outputting support information to a supporter device based on the environmental change information, the support information encouraging a supporter to support the user.

[0277] (Clause 12) An information providing program according to one aspect causes a computer to execute the steps of acquiring environmental change information relating to changes in the user's environment, and outputting support information to a supporter device based on the environmental change information, the support information encouraging a supporter to support the user.

[0278] Although a number of embodiments have been described above, the features of each of these embodiments can be combined as appropriate within the scope of not causing any contradiction.

[0279] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the claims, not by the description of the above embodiments, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims.

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Claims

1. An information provision system that provides information, comprising: a supporter device used by a supporter who supports a user; and an information provision device communicably connected to the supporter device, wherein the information provision device acquires environmental change information regarding changes in the user's environment, and outputs support information to the supporter device to support the user based on the environmental change information.

2. The information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the support information includes information for improving the user's lifestyle habits.

3. The information providing system according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the support information includes advice information from a public health nurse.

4. An information provision system as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the environmental change information includes at least one of information regarding changes in the user's work environment, information regarding changes in the user's home environment, and information regarding changes in the user's physical condition.

5. The information provision system of claim 4, wherein the information regarding changes in the user's physical condition includes at least one of information indicating the results of the user's health checkup, information indicating the results of measurements regarding the user's health taken by the user using a measuring device other than the health checkup, and information indicating the results of measurements regarding the user's health taken by the user using a wearable device.

6. An information providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the information providing device acquires the environmental change information from a personnel information database of the user's workplace.

7. An information provision system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the supporters include at least one of the user's colleagues at work and family members.

8. An information providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a user device used by the user, wherein the information providing device outputs the support information to the user device.

9. An information providing system according to claim 8, wherein the support information output to the user device includes at least one of audio data and video data from the supporter for supporting the user.

10. An information providing device that provides information, comprising: a computing device; and a storage device that stores a program executed by the computing device, wherein the computing device acquires environmental change information relating to changes in a user's environment, and outputs support information to a supporter device based on the environmental change information, encouraging a supporter to support the user.

11. An information providing method for providing information, comprising, as processing executed by a computer, a step of acquiring environmental change information relating to changes in a user's environment, and a step of outputting support information to a supporter device based on the environmental change information, the support information encouraging a supporter to support the user.

12. An information provision program that provides information, causing a computer to execute the steps of: acquiring environmental change information relating to changes in a user's environment; and outputting support information to a supporter device based on the environmental change information, which encourages a supporter to support the user.

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