Satisfaction of Foodservice and Eating Behavior of Male Military Personnel in Backryung-do

백령도 주둔 신세대 장병의 군급식 만족도 및 식행동

  • Choi, Doo-Young (Division of Food Service Industry, Uiduk University) ;
  • Lee, In-Sook (Division of Food Service Industry, Uiduk University)
  • 최두영 (위덕대학교 외식산업학부) ;
  • 이인숙 (위덕대학교 외식산업학부)
  • Received : 2012.08.20
  • Accepted : 2012.10.23
  • Published : 2012.10.31

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to provide basic references in order to improve the quality of military foodservice by investigating the eating behavior, preferred items for improvement and foodservice satisfaction of male military personnel in Backrung do. A total of 213 male military personnel (66 sergeants, 44 corporals, 80 privates first class and 27 privates third class) responded to a survey questionnaire. Frequencies, t tests, analysis of variance, and Cronbach's alpha, were carried out by SPSS Win V.18.0. The results of the study were as follows. The satisfaction level of military foodservice was slightly below 3 out of 5 points, and Korean cuisine was the favorite food. Military male personnel preferred frying and stewing as their favorite cooking methods. Sixty-six percent of subjects answered that their favorite principal ingredients were meat and fish. Therefore, as young soldiers' taste preferences were westernized, proper nutrition education programs for good health are needed. Further, the current military dining environment should be changed into a quiet and neat atmosphere, with clean dishes, nutritious meal items, and quick and proper serving methods, etc. Based on the results above, military authorities should develop an adequate menu for the male military personnel at Backrung do military base that includes a variety of foods, and cooking methods.

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