Experiences of cooking together among people with intellectual disabilities and staff – A qualitative study in Sweden

Eva-Lena Einberg, Maria Nyberg, Department of Nursing and Integrated Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Kristianstad University, Department of Food and Meal Science, Faculty of Natural Science, Kristianstad University

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities

Published online on January 31, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Ahead of Print.
People with intellectual disabilities face challenges related to health, including those associated with food and eating behaviour. Participation and inclusion are closely linked to health and wellbeing, and relate to people’s equal value, autonomy and ...