Digital treatment method, system, and computer program for providing personalized diet management for alleviating mild cognitive impairment

Abstract

Disclosed are a digital treatment method, system, and computer program for providing personalized diet management for alleviating mild cognitive impairment. The digital treatment method comprises the steps of: storing, in a cognitive training providing device, a list of food ingredients to be consumed by a mild cognitive impairment patient for a set period; when a food ingredient list request command is input to a user terminal communicating with the cognitive training providing device, transmitting the list of food ingredients stored in the cognitive training providing device to the user terminal and providing the list of food ingredients through an application executed in the user terminal; when a food ingredient selection command is input to the user terminal, providing, through the application, the number of selections for each food ingredient selected from the list of food ingredients; and when the set period expires, providing, through the application, a result calculated according to a MIND diet score for the consumed food ingredient.

Description

Digital therapeutic methods, systems, and computer programs providing personalized dietary management for the improvement of mild cognitive impairment

[0001] The present invention relates to a digital therapeutic method, system, and computer program that provides personalized dietary management for improving mild cognitive impairment, and more specifically, to a digital therapeutic method, system, and computer program that provides personalized dietary management for improving mild cognitive impairment by providing a recommended diet to prevent mild cognitive impairment from progressing to dementia, thereby enabling the patient to control their own diet.

[0002] Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a high-risk group immediately preceding dementia, with approximately 10–15% of MCI patients progressing to dementia annually. Improving MCI requires consistent management across various intervention areas, including physical activity, dietary control, and cognitive activities. Among these, dietary control plays a crucial role in maintaining brain health to prevent MCI from progressing to dementia.

[0003] In particular, the MIND diet (Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet), which emphasizes the consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables, and legumes, is known to reduce the risk of progression to dementia. Therefore, the importance of dietary management and dietary education to enable patients with mild cognitive impairment to consume food according to the MIND diet is growing.

[0004] However, most patients with mild cognitive impairment have limited access to dietary education, making it difficult for them to receive proper guidance. Furthermore, since dietary recommendations are distributed as educational materials, patients struggle to create appropriate meal plans on their own. Additionally, in the case of recommended diets designed and presented fixedly by nutritionists—such as those found in institutional cafeterias—it is difficult for patients to implement them independently or maintain them over the long term. In other words, treatment adherence—consistently following a recommended diet for over five years—is key to improving mild cognitive impairment. However, if a nutritionist presents tasks that are difficult for the patient to perform, the patient is unable to consistently carry out the presented tasks and eventually gives up midway.

[0005] Accordingly, the objective of the present invention is to provide a digital therapeutic method, system, and computer program that provides personalized dietary management for the improvement of mild cognitive impairment, enabling patients with mild cognitive impairment to design their own diets in accordance with the Mind Diet.

[0006] To achieve the objectives of the present invention as described above, the digital therapeutic method of the present invention comprises: (a) a step in which a list of food ingredients to be consumed by a patient with mild cognitive impairment during a set period is stored in a cognitive training providing device; (b) a step in which, when a food ingredient list request command is input to a user terminal communicating with the cognitive training providing device, the food ingredient list stored in the cognitive training providing device is transmitted to the user terminal and provided through an application executed on the user terminal; (c) a step in which, when a food ingredient selection command is input to the user terminal, the number of selections for each food ingredient selected from the food ingredient list is provided through the application; and (d) a step in which, when the set period expires, a result calculated according to the MIND diet (Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet) score for the consumed food ingredients is provided through the application.

[0007] The above step (c) is characterized by the fact that the recommended intake frequency for each food ingredient included in the food ingredient list during the above-set period is provided through the application along with the selection frequency.

[0008] The above step (d) is characterized by including a step in which the type of food ingredient consumed most frequently among the food ingredients consumed during the above-set period is provided through the application.

[0009] The above step (d) is characterized by the fact that the types of recommended food ingredients to be consumed after the above-determined period are provided through the above-determined application.

[0010] The above step (c) is characterized by including a step in which, when at least one ingredient from the ingredient list is selected according to a selection command input to the user terminal, at least one of the color, tone, texture, and pattern of the selected ingredient button is changed.

[0011] The above step (c) is characterized by recognizing an object included in a photograph taken through the user terminal and selecting at least one food ingredient from the list of food ingredients.

[0012] The above step (c) is characterized by being provided through the application to distinguish between ingredients recommended for consumption and ingredients not recommended for consumption among the selected ingredients.

[0013] Meanwhile, a computer program stored on a computer-readable medium, wherein the computer program, when executed on at least one processor of a device, performs steps for providing personalized dietary management for the improvement of mild cognitive impairment, wherein the steps include: (a) a step in which a list of food ingredients to be consumed by a patient with mild cognitive impairment during a set period is stored in a cognitive training provider; (b) a step in which, when a food ingredient list request command is input to a user terminal communicating with the cognitive training provider, the food ingredient list stored in the cognitive training provider is transmitted to the user terminal and provided through an application executed on the user terminal; (c) a step in which, when a food ingredient selection command is input to the user terminal, the number of selections for each food ingredient selected from the food ingredient list is provided through the application; and (d) a step in which, when the set period expires, a result calculated according to the MIND diet (Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet) score for the consumed food ingredients is provided through the application.

[0014] A digital therapeutic system for providing personalized dietary management for the improvement of mild cognitive impairment comprises: a cognitive training providing device storing a list of food ingredients that a patient with mild cognitive impairment must consume during a set period; and a user terminal that receives the list of food ingredients from the cognitive training providing device and provides it through an application when a command requesting the list of food ingredients is input; wherein the user terminal provides the number of selections for each selected food ingredient from the list of food ingredients through the application when a command to select food ingredients is input, and when the set period expires, provides a result calculated based on the Mind Diet score for the consumed food ingredients through the application.

[0015] In addition, the user terminal is characterized by providing, through the application, the recommended number of times to consume each food ingredient included in the food ingredient list during the set period, along with the number of times to be selected.

[0016] Through the digital therapeutic method, system, and computer program of the present invention that provide personalized dietary management for the improvement of mild cognitive impairment, patients can design their own diet tailored to the Mind Diet using ingredients familiar to them.

[0017] In addition, since the results calculated based on the Mind Diet score are displayed, patients can easily learn which diet is the correct diet and enable them to manage their diet consistently over a long period of time, thereby improving their eating habits.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a diagram briefly showing the configuration of a digital treatment system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIGS. 2a to 4 are drawings illustrating an application implemented in a digital therapeutic system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and

[0020] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing personalized diet management in a digital therapeutic system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Hereinafter, a digital therapeutic method, system, and computer program (hereinafter referred to as the "digital therapeutic method, digital therapeutic system, and computer program") providing personalized dietary management for improving mild cognitive impairment according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a diagram briefly illustrating the configuration of a digital treatment system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Referring to FIG. 1, the digital therapeutic system of the present invention includes a cognitive training provider (100) and a user terminal (200) that provide personalized dietary management for the improvement of mild cognitive impairment. The cognitive training provider (100) and the user terminal (200) are connected via a wired / wireless network (300) to transmit and receive data. The wired / wireless network (300) is a general term for a communication network that supports various communication standards or protocols for pairing or data transmission and reception between the cognitive training provider (100) and the user terminal (200). Such a wired / wireless network (300) includes all communication networks currently or to be supported in the future according to the standards, and can support all one or more communication protocols for that purpose.

[0024] The cognitive training providing device (100) may be any device capable of transmitting or receiving data, contents, services, and applications. In the present invention, the cognitive training providing device (100) refers to a server, but is not limited thereto; it may also refer to a fixed device such as a PC (Personal Computer) or a mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet PC, or notebook, and unless specifically mentioned otherwise, it may be used to include all of them.

[0025] Here, a server refers to a device or system that transmits data to or receives data from various types of user terminals, namely clients. Examples of servers may include a web server or portal server that provides web pages, web content or web services, an advertising server that provides advertising data, a content server that provides content, a social network service (SNS) server that provides SNS, a service server provided by a manufacturer, a multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) for providing video on demand (VoD) or streaming services, a service server that provides paid services, etc.

[0026] The cognitive training providing device (100) of the present invention stores a cognitive training application that provides various cognitive intervention treatments such as physical activity, brain activity, and dietary control. The cognitive training application stored in the cognitive training providing device (100) is downloaded and installed to a user terminal (200) upon request.

[0027] Additionally, the cognitive training providing device (100) stores a list of food ingredients that a patient with mild cognitive impairment must consume for one week, as well as the recommended number of servings for each ingredient. The list of food ingredients mainly includes fresh fruits, vegetables, and legumes according to the MIND diet (Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet). The MIND diet is a dietary type derived for brain health that combines the Mediterranean diet and the pale yellow diet, and includes 10 recommended food ingredients (green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, berries, nuts, legumes, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, and wine) and 5 food ingredients to avoid (fast food, snacks, red meat, cheese, butter, and margarine). The recommended number of servings varies for each ingredient, and the recommended number of servings increases as the ingredient is better for brain health. The list of food ingredients and the recommended number of servings for each ingredient are transmitted to a user terminal (200) and provided through a cognitive training application.

[0028] The cognitive training providing device (100) includes a first storage unit (110), a first processor (120), and a first communication unit (130). Each component may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specifications of the cognitive training providing device (100) actually implemented. That is, as needed, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be subdivided into two or more components. Furthermore, the functions performed in each block are intended to explain embodiments of the present invention, and the specific operations or devices thereof do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0029] The first storage unit (110) can store data that supports various functions of the cognitive training provider (100). That is, the first storage unit (110) can store a number of applications running on the cognitive training provider (100), data for the operation of the cognitive training provider (100), commands, and at least one program command. At least some of these applications may exist on the cognitive training provider (100) from the time of shipment for the basic functions of the cognitive training provider (100), or may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication.

[0030] In the present invention, the first storage unit (110) stores a cognitive training application, a list of food ingredients that a patient with mild cognitive impairment must consume for one week, and a recommended number of times to consume each food ingredient. The cognitive training application stored in the first storage unit (110) is transmitted to a user terminal (200) via a wired / wireless network (300) to be stored and installed, and the list of food ingredients and the recommended number of times to consume each food ingredient are provided through the cognitive training application.

[0031] The first processor (120) can control the overall operation of the cognitive training provider (100) and can provide or process appropriate information or functions by processing signals, data, information, etc. that are input or output through the components of the cognitive training provider (100) or by running an application program stored in the first storage unit (110). In addition, the first processor (120) can control at least some of the components of the cognitive training provider (100) to run an application program stored in the first storage unit (110). Furthermore, the first processor (120) can operate at least two or more of the components included in the cognitive training provider (100) in combination with each other to run an application program.

[0032] The first processor (120) may be composed of one or more cores and may be any of the various commercial processors. For example, the first processor (120) may include the device's Central Processing Unit (CPU), General Purpose Graphics Processing Unit (GPUGP), Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), etc. Additionally, the first processor (120) may be composed of a dual processor or other multi-processor architecture.

[0033] The first communication unit (130) may include one or more modules that enable wired / wireless communication between the cognitive training provider (100) and a wired / wireless network (300), between the cognitive training provider (100) and another device, or between the cognitive training provider (100) and an external server. Additionally, the first communication unit (130) may include one or more modules that connect the cognitive training provider (100) to one or more networks. Furthermore, the first communication unit (130) refers to a module for connecting to a wired / wireless network (300), which may be embedded in or externally mounted on the cognitive training provider (100) and configured to transmit and receive wired / wireless signals.

[0034] In the present invention, the first communication unit (130) transmits the cognitive training application, the food ingredient list, and the recommended intake frequency for each food ingredient stored in the first storage unit (110) to the user terminal (200) under the control of the first processor (120).

[0035] Meanwhile, the user terminal (200) of the present invention is connected to the cognitive training providing device (100) to transmit and receive data and information and display them. The user terminal (200) may be implemented as a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, smartphone, tablet PC, ultrabook, etc. However, it is not limited thereto and may also include a fixed device such as a PC (Personal Computer), microprocessor, mainframe computer, digital processor, device controller, etc.

[0036] A cognitive training application downloaded from the cognitive training providing device (100) is stored and installed in the user terminal (200) of the present invention. Then, a list of food ingredients that a patient with mild cognitive impairment must consume during a set period and the recommended number of times to consume each food ingredient are provided to the patient through the application.

[0037] Such a user terminal (200) includes a second storage unit (210), a second processor (220), a second communication unit (230), a user interface unit (240), a shooting unit (250), and a speaker (260). Each component may be integrated, added, or omitted according to the specifications of the actual implemented user terminal (200). That is, as needed, two or more components may be combined into one component, or one component may be subdivided into two or more components. Furthermore, the functions performed in each block are intended to explain the embodiments of the present disclosure, and the specific operations or devices thereof do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0038] The second storage unit (210) stores a cognitive training application downloaded from the cognitive training providing device (100), and also stores a list of food ingredients transmitted from the cognitive training providing device (100) and the recommended number of times to consume each food ingredient.

[0039] The second processor (220) controls the installation and execution of a cognitive training application stored in the second storage unit (210) so that content for the treatment or training of mild cognitive impairment is displayed through the display unit (250). In the present invention, the second processor (220) controls the provision of a list of food ingredients stored in the second storage unit (210) and the recommended number of intakes for each food ingredient through the cognitive training application.

[0040] Additionally, the second processor (220) controls the selection count for each selected food ingredient according to the user command input through the user interface unit (240) to be provided through the cognitive training application along with the recommended intake count for each food ingredient stored in the second storage unit (210).

[0041] The second communication unit (230) communicates with the cognitive training providing device (100) via a wired / wireless network (300) under the control of the second processor (220) and receives a cognitive training application, a list of food ingredients, and a recommended intake frequency for each food ingredient transmitted from the cognitive training providing device (100).

[0042] The user interface unit (240) is configured to include a display unit that displays information processed by the user terminal (200) and an input unit that receives user commands implemented via a key or touch method. Through the user interface unit (240), information on the execution screen of an application running on the user terminal (200) or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information corresponding to the execution screen information is displayed. Patients with mild cognitive impairment can input desired commands or information when running a cognitive training application through the user interface unit (240).

[0043] The shooting unit (250) may include one or more cameras. That is, the user terminal (200) includes one or more cameras on at least one side of the front or rear. The shooting unit (250) can process image frames, such as still images or video, obtained by an image sensor. The processed image frames may be displayed on the display unit (250) or stored in the second storage unit (210).

[0044] In the present invention, a photograph of a meal is taken through a shooting unit (250), and a second processor (220) recognizes food ingredients from the objects included in the photograph. Then, the second processor (220) controls the selection count of food ingredients that match the recognized food ingredients from the food ingredient list to be provided through a cognitive training application, along with the recommended intake count for each food ingredient stored in the second storage unit (210).

[0045] The speaker (260) outputs audio data received through the second communication unit (230) or stored in the second storage unit (210). Additionally, the speaker (260) outputs audio data related to functions performed on the user terminal (200). In the present invention, the speaker (260) outputs audio data related to the execution of a cognitive training application.

[0046] FIGS. 2a to 4 are drawings illustrating a cognitive training application implemented in a digital therapeutic system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] The cognitive training application is displayed through a user interface unit (240) as exemplified in FIGS. 2a to 4 and operates by receiving user commands through the user interface unit (240). When a meal (410) is selected in the cognitive training application displayed in the user interface unit (240), a list of food ingredients (420) that a patient with mild cognitive impairment must consume for one week is displayed by type, as shown in FIGS. 2a to 2e.

[0048] FIG. 2a shows a list of ingredients (420) displayed when 'Grains / Beans' is selected. The button colors of the selected ingredients in 'Grains / Beans', such as 'Oats', 'Barley', and 'Chickpeas', are changed, and the selected ingredients (430) are displayed together at the bottom. FIG. 2a shows an example where the button colors are changed, but the tone of the buttons may be changed, or the texture or pattern of the selected ingredient buttons and the unselected ingredient buttons may be displayed differently to distinguish between the selected ingredients and the unselected ingredients.

[0049] For each selected ingredient (430), the name of the ingredient (440) and the recommended intake number (441) for that ingredient are displayed. Additionally, the number of times the selected ingredient (442) is selected from the ingredient list (420) is also displayed. As exemplified in FIG. 2a, the recommended intake number for 'whole grains' is '21' times, and since 'oats' and 'barley' are selected from the ingredient list (420), the number of times 'whole grains' is displayed as '2' times. The recommended intake number for 'beans' is '3' times, and since 'chickpeas' are selected from the ingredient list (420), the number of times 'beans' is displayed as '1' time.

[0050] FIG. 2b shows a list of ingredients (420) displayed when 'meat / fish' is selected, FIG. 2c shows a list of ingredients when 'vegetables / fruits' are selected, FIG. 2d shows a list of ingredients when 'nuts / oils' are selected, and FIG. 2e shows a list of ingredients when 'snacks / drinks' are selected. The selected ingredients (430) displayed at the bottom each have the name of the ingredient (440), the recommended intake frequency (441), and the selection frequency (442) for that ingredient. Thus, patients with mild cognitive impairment can create their own diet by selecting ingredients they are familiar with according to the recommended intake frequency.

[0051] If a patient with mild cognitive impairment has difficulty selecting a button on the food ingredient list (420), they may also select a food ingredient included in the food ingredient list (420) by running the camera (400). That is, when the camera (400) is selected, a picture of the meal can be taken through the shooting unit (250), food ingredients are recognized from the objects included in the captured picture, and the number of times a food ingredient matching the recognized food ingredient is selected from the food ingredient list (420) is counted.

[0052] Meanwhile, among the selected ingredients (430), ingredients recommended for consumption and ingredients not recommended for consumption are displayed to distinguish them from each other. That is, as exemplified in FIGS. 2a to 2e, ingredients recommended for consumption are displayed in a blue color scheme, and ingredients not recommended for consumption are displayed in an orange color scheme. When a patient with mild cognitive impairment selects an ingredient from the ingredient list (420), a message indicating whether or not the ingredient is recommended is displayed on the user interface unit (240) or output as voice through the speaker (260). In the present invention, ingredients recommended for consumption and ingredients not recommended for consumption are distinguished by color, but they may also be distinguished by tone, texture, or pattern.

[0053] When the number of selections is greater than the recommended intake, such as 'fast food' shown in FIG. 2b, or when the number of selections is equal to the recommended intake, such as 'margarine / butter' shown in FIG. 2d, the selected ingredient (430) is dimmed to induce further selection. Additionally, when a dimmed ingredient, such as 'fast food' or 'margarine / butter', is selected, a warning voice such as "You have exceeded the recommended intake" may be output through the speaker (260).

[0054] As described above, a patient with mild cognitive impairment can create their own diet by checking the list of ingredients to be consumed for a week (420), selected ingredients (430), recommended intake frequency (441) for each ingredient, and selection frequency (442) displayed through the user interface section (240).

[0055] When the set period of one week expires, the result calculated based on the Mind Diet score for the ingredients consumed during the week is displayed as a number. As shown in [Table 1] below, the Mind Diet score is calculated by assigning a score of '0, 0.5, or 1' according to the frequency of consumption for each ingredient. A result can be obtained by assigning a Mind Diet score to each ingredient consumed by a patient with mild cognitive impairment during the week and summing the scores.

[0056] [Table 1]

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[0058] It also tells you which types of ingredients patients with mild cognitive impairment consumed the most during the week and recommends the types of ingredients they should eat next week.

[0059] As exemplified in Fig. 3a, the result calculated based on the Mind diet score is displayed as '65 points', which is a score calculated on a scale of 100 points. Additionally, it is recommended that 'meat' be consumed this week and 'fish and nuts' be consumed next week. When the 'recommended diet for next week' shown in Fig. 3a is selected, recommended diets that are good to consume next week, such as 'grilled mackerel' and 'braised peanuts', are displayed as exemplified in Fig. 3b.

[0060] Even before the set period expires, if the 'brain health diet score' is selected through the user interface section (240), the results calculated according to the mind diet score for the ingredients consumed during that time are displayed as exemplified in FIG. 3a. In addition, it informs the user of the type of ingredient most consumed by the patient with mild cognitive impairment among the ingredients consumed during that time, and recommends the type of ingredient that is good to consume in the future.

[0061] As explained above, by checking the diet score, types of ingredients consumed in large quantities, and types of ingredients that are good to consume later, which are displayed through the user interface section (240), patients with mild cognitive impairment can improve the parts of their diet plan themselves.

[0062] The captured food photos or selected ingredients are stored in the cognitive training providing device (100) as a recollection diary that records daily activities. The recollection diary records location information of where the photo was taken, date and time information of when the photo was taken, and the types of ingredients included in the food captured in the photo. Then, as exemplified in FIG. 4, quiz information regarding the ingredients consumed by a patient with mild cognitive impairment is generated and provided through a cognitive training application.

[0063] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for providing personalized diet management in a digital therapeutic system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] First, a list of food ingredients that a patient with mild cognitive impairment must consume during a set period is stored in the cognitive training providing device (100) (S500). For example, researchers or medical staff store a list of food ingredients that a patient with mild cognitive impairment must consume for one week in the cognitive training providing device (100).

[0065] When a request command for a food ingredient list is entered (S510-Y), the food ingredient list is transmitted to the user terminal (200) and provided through the cognitive training application (S520). That is, when a meal (410) displayed on the user interface unit (240) is selected while the cognitive training application is running on the user terminal (200), the food ingredient list (420) stored in the cognitive training providing device (100) is transmitted to the user terminal (200) and displayed on the user interface unit (240), as shown in FIGS. 2a to 2e.

[0066] When a food ingredient selection command is entered (S530-Y), the number of times each selected food ingredient in the food ingredient list (420) is selected is provided through the cognitive training application (S540). That is, as described through FIG. 2a, the number of times (442) of the selected food ingredient in the food ingredient list (420) is displayed. At this time, the recommended number of times (441) for the selected food ingredient is provided through the cognitive training application along with the number of times (442). Then, the color, tone, texture, or pattern of the food ingredient button selected in the food ingredient list (420) is changed, and through this, it can be seen that the corresponding food ingredient is selected.

[0067] Meanwhile, if it is difficult to select the ingredient button displayed on the user interface unit (240), at least one ingredient from the ingredient list (420) may be selected by recognizing the object included in the photo taken through the user terminal (200). That is, when the camera (400) shown in FIGS. 2a to 2e is selected, a photo of the meal can be taken through the shooting unit (250), ingredients are recognized from the objects included in the photo taken, and the number of selections for ingredients that match the recognized ingredients from the ingredient list (420) is counted.

[0068] And when the set period expires (S550-Y), the result calculated based on the Mind Diet score for the consumed ingredients is provided through the application (S560). That is, as explained through Fig. 3a, when the set period of one week expires, the result calculated based on the Mind Diet score for the ingredients consumed during the week is displayed as a number. At this time, the type of ingredient most consumed among the ingredients consumed during the set period and the recommended type of ingredient to be consumed after the set period are provided through the cognitive training application. As exemplified in Fig. 3a, the type of ingredient most consumed during the week is displayed as 'meat', and the types of ingredients to be consumed next week are displayed as 'fish' and 'nuts'.

[0069] Meanwhile, among the selected ingredients, ingredients recommended for consumption and ingredients not recommended for consumption are distinguished through a cognitive training application. That is, as explained through FIGS. 2a to 2e, ingredients recommended for consumption are displayed in a blue color scheme, and ingredients not recommended for consumption are displayed in an orange color scheme.

[0070] Through the process described above, patients with mild cognitive impairment are able to create their own meal plans using ingredients familiar to them and consistently manage their diet over a long period by improving their unhealthy eating habits.

[0071] The foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will understand that other specific forms can be easily modified without altering the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single unit may be implemented in a distributed manner, and components described as distributed may likewise be implemented in a combined form.

[0072] The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description above, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and equivalent concepts thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. In a digital therapeutic method in which at least one processor of a device provides personalized dietary management for the improvement of mild cognitive impairment, (a) A step in which a list of food ingredients that a patient with mild cognitive impairment must consume during a set period is stored in a cognitive training provider; (b) When a request command for a food ingredient list is input to a user terminal communicating with the cognitive training providing device, the food ingredient list stored in the cognitive training providing device is transmitted to the user terminal and provided through an application executed on the user terminal; (c) a step in which, when a food ingredient selection command is input to the user terminal, the number of selections for each food ingredient selected from the food ingredient list is provided through the application; and (d) a step in which, when the set period above expires, a result calculated according to the MIND diet (Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertenson diet) score for the consumed food ingredients is provided through the application; characterized by a digital treatment method.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above step (c) is, A digital treatment method characterized by a step in which the recommended intake frequency for each food ingredient included in the food ingredient list during the set period is provided through the application along with the selected frequency.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above step (d) is, A digital treatment method characterized by including a step of providing, through the application, the type of food ingredient consumed most frequently among the food ingredients consumed during the above-set period.

4. In Paragraph 1, The above step (d) is, A digital treatment method characterized by a step in which the types of recommended food ingredients to be consumed after the above-mentioned set period are provided through the above-mentioned application.

5. In Paragraph 1, The above step (c) is, A digital treatment method characterized by including a step in which, when at least one ingredient from the ingredient list is selected according to a selection command input to the user terminal, at least one of the color, tone, texture, and pattern of the selected ingredient button is changed.

6. In Paragraph 1, The above step (c) is, A digital treatment method characterized by a step of recognizing an object included in a photograph taken through the user terminal and selecting at least one food ingredient from the list of food ingredients.

7. In Paragraph 1, The above step (c) is, A digital treatment method characterized by providing, through the above application, a distinction between ingredients recommended for consumption and ingredients not recommended for consumption among selected ingredients.

8. A computer program stored on a computer-readable medium, wherein, when executed on at least one processor of a device, the computer program performs steps for providing personalized dietary management for the improvement of mild cognitive impairment, and said steps are: (a) A step in which a list of food ingredients that a patient with mild cognitive impairment must consume during a set period is stored in a cognitive training provider; (b) When a request command for a food ingredient list is input to a user terminal communicating with the cognitive training providing device, the food ingredient list stored in the cognitive training providing device is transmitted to the user terminal and provided through an application executed on the user terminal; (c) a step in which, when a food ingredient selection command is input to the user terminal, the number of selections for each food ingredient selected from the food ingredient list is provided through the application; and (d) a step in which, when the set period above expires, a result calculated according to the MIND diet (Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertenson diet:MIND diet) score for the consumed food ingredients is provided through the application; a computer program stored on a computer-readable medium characterized by including 9. In a digital therapeutic system that provides personalized dietary management for the improvement of mild cognitive impairment, The above digital therapeutic system is: A cognitive training providing device storing a list of food ingredients that a patient with mild cognitive impairment must consume during a set period; and A user terminal that receives the food ingredient list from the cognitive training providing device and provides it through an application when a food ingredient list request command is entered; The above user terminal is, A digital therapeutic system characterized by, when a food ingredient selection command is entered, providing the number of selections for each food ingredient selected from the food ingredient list through the application, and when the set period expires, providing the result calculated according to the mind diet score for the consumed food ingredients through the application.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above user terminal is, A digital therapeutic system characterized by providing, through the application, the recommended number of intakes for each food ingredient included in the food ingredient list during the set period, along with the number of selections.

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