Journal of the FoodService Safety (급식외식위생학회지)

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Development of Food Safety Education Guideline Based on National Kindergarten Curriculum

유치원 교육과정 기반 식품위생 교육 가이드라인 개발

  • Jung-Hyun Kim (Department of Food and Nutrition, Pai Chai University) ;
  • Hae-Yun Chung (Department of Food and Nutrition, Soongeui Women's University) ;
  • Yoon Kyoung Yang (Department of Food and Nutrition, Ansan University) ;
  • Eugene Shim (Department of Food and Nutrition, Soongeui Women's University) ;
  • Hye Jeong Kim (Department of Family Welfare, Graduate School of Sangmyung University)
  • 김정현 (배재대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 정혜연 (숭의여자대학교 식품영양과) ;
  • 양윤경 (안산대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 심유진 (숭의여자대학교 식품영양과) ;
  • 김혜정 (상명대학교 일반대학원 가족복지학과)
  • Received : 2024.06.03
  • Accepted : 2024.06.28
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

For successful food safety education in kindergartens, enjoyable play is essential. However, Korea lacks food safety education materials that help teachers create play activity plans suited to specific situations. This study aimed to develop food safety education guideline based on the Ministry of Education's guidelines and the 2019 Revised Nuri Kindergarten Curriculum. We reviewed current guideline and conducted focus group interviews to create content aligned with these guidelines. In our research, we structured educational content on elements of 'food safety management practices', including 'hand washing habits', 'food poisoning management', and 'food labeling information'. Nutrition and early childhood education professionals designed objectives and activities suitable for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children. The resulting guidebook provides a comprehensive resource for planning annual, monthly, and weekly food safety education. Educational topics, content, examples of children's experiences, and related Nuri curriculum were summarized in the food safety education guidebook. Guidebooks were provided to kindergartens to facilitate the application of these activities. The guideline developed in our study will enable kindergartens to make structured plans for food safety education, ultimately contributing to children's health and the formation of safe eating habits.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by a grant from Korea Educational Environments Protection Agency (20221002ADF00).

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