The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition (한국식품영양학회지)

The Korean Society of Food and Nutrition (한국식품영양학회)
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Differences in Table Attitudes, Eating Habits, and Nutrition Knowledge in Elementary School Boys and Girls

일부 초등학생에 있어 성별에 따른 식사 예절, 영양 지식 및 식습관 차이에 관한 연구

  • Kim, Ju-Hyeon (Division of Tourism Information Management, Dong Seoul University) ;
  • Ha, Ae-Wha (Dept. of Food & Nutrition/Health Sciences Research Institution, College of Health Sciences, Korea University) ;
  • Kang, Nam-E (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Eulji University)
  • 김주현 (동서울대학 관광정보처리학부 호텔외식조리) ;
  • 하애화 (고려대학교 보건과학대학 식품영양학과/보건과학연구소) ;
  • 강남이 (을지대학교 식품영양학과)
  • Received : 2010.11.13
  • Accepted : 2010.12.14
  • Published : 2010.12.01
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships between table attitudes(or table manners), nutrition knowledge, eating/snacking habits, and BMI in elementary school children. For the study, 350 [4~6th grade] elementary students were recruited and surveyed. Each response for 10 questions regarding table attitudes was scored by a 5-point scale(5 points=strongly agreed & 1 point=strongly disagreed) with a total score of 50. The reliability of 10 questions about nutrition knowledge was validated using Cronbach's ${\alpha}$(Cronbach's ${\alpha}$=0.80). Total scores for table attitudes were significantly different between the boys and girls(p<0.05). The total score for nutrition knowledge was significantly higher in the girls(7.67/10.0), compared to the boys(7.35/10.0)(p<0.05). The children showed high rates of incorrect answers in questions regarding the function or importance of specific nutrients. No significant differences between the boys and girls were found for places of snack purchase, or pocket money/day. Most of the children answered spending less than 800 won of pocket money per day. More boys preferred meals with meats and disliked Kimchi and vegetables compared to girls, and the differences were statistically significant. The score for table attitudes was significantly and negatively correlated with nutrition knowledge and gender. No significant correlations between BMI and table attitudes or nutrition knowledge were shown.

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