• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• v.56 no.5
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• pp.537-553
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the nutritional quality of complementary baby food products sold in Korea according to the baby food stages and food composition. Methods: A total of 1,587 complementary food products sold online and offline between March and December 2021 were investigated. They ranged from liquid meals to solid rice for babies aged 5 to 36 months. Results: The number of intakes per packaged volume was 2.8 in Stage 1, 1.9 in Stage 2, 1.4 in Stage 3, and 1.1 in Stage 4 (p < 0.0001). The dietary variety scores (DVS) of the complementary baby food products were 3.4 in Stage 1, 5.5 in Stage 2, 7.1 in Stage 3, and 9.7 in Stage 4 (p < 0.0001) and showed a significant increase in the later stages. The Korean dietary diversity score (KDDS) significantly increased from 2.3 in Stage 1, to 2.8 in Stage 2, 3.0 in Stage 3, and 3.4 in Stage 4 (p < 0.0001). The higher the baby food stage, the higher the proportion of grains/meat/vegetable ingredients. The ratio of protein intake to Adequate Intake (AI) or Recommended Nutrition Intake (RNI) was higher in products with a KDDS of 3 points or more, or in products with 2 points or fewer in Stages 1 and 2 (p < 0.0001, respectively). The ratio of protein intake to RNI increased as the KDDS score increased in Stages 3 and 4 (p < 0.0001, respectively). For all stages of baby foods, the ratio of protein intake to AI or RNI was high in products that included the meat group (beans, nuts, meat, eggs, fish, and shellfish) (p < 0.0001, respectively). Conclusion: Continuous research and nutritional evaluation are required for establishing nutrient content standards for commercially available baby foods, considering breast milk intake.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Postharvest Science and Technology of Agricultural Products Conference
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• 2003.10a
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• pp.214.1-214
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• 2003

본 연구는 4~6개월의 유아들을 위하여 재수화시킨 후 숟가락으로 떠먹일 수 있도록 쌀을 기본으로 하고 당근, 쇠고기 및 계란을 각각 주재료로 한 냉동건조 이유식 제조의 최적조건을 결정하기 위하여 수행되었다. 본 연구에서 얻어진 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 당근, 쇠고기 및 계란이유식에서 모두 냉동건조시간은 수분함량이 높고 가열판 온도가 낮을수록 증가하였다. 파쇄성은 수분함량이 감소하고 가열판온도가 증가함에 따라 증가하였다. 관능적 특성 중 수화속도, 균질성 및 매끄러운 정도는 수분함량이 증가하고 가열판 온도가 감소할수록 증가였고, 뜨기 쉬운 정도는 수분함량이 증가할수록 증가하였으나, 가열판온도의 영향은 거의 받지 않았다. 또한 피막형성성은 수분함량과 가열판온도가 증가할수록 증가하였다. 이유식 제조치 최적조건은 당근이유식의 경우 수분함량 88.5%와 가열한 온도 34$^{\circ}C$로, 쇠고기이유식에서는 수된함량 88.5% 와 가열판온도 28$^{\circ}C$로, 그리고 계란이유식에서는 수분함량 87.5%와 가열판 온도 39$^{\circ}C$로 결정되었다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Food and Cookery Science Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.98-98
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• 2003

서울 및 경기도 일부지역인 일산, 분당에 거주하는 생후 만 10개월에서 만 36개월 사이의 영유아를 양육하는 어머니 329명을 대상으로 설문지를 이용하여 이유식에 관련된 실태를 조사하였다. 어머니의 학력이 높을수록 모유영양은 적어지고, 혼합영양은 높았다. 이유식 종류로는 시판이유식과 직접 만든 것의 겸용이 52.0％, 직접 만든 것만 먹인 경우는 24.0％, 시판이유식만 먹인 경우는 14.9％였다. (중략)

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.18 no.7
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• pp.500-509
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• 2017

This study was conducted from December 2015 to March 2016 to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of baby foods in rural multi-cultural families. The survey included the general characteristics of households and infants, knowledge, attitude, and practice of baby food. The results indicated that the mean score of baby food knowledge was 3.79, 4.07 for attitudes, and the practice group was 25.0%. In the knowledge of baby food, the groups with a total number of two or more children, high educational background for both the father and mother, Chinese or Japanese nationality, high Korean language ability, and marriage for at least 6 or more years was higher (p<0.05). In the attitude of baby food, the groups with a total number of two or more children, a higher mother's Korean language, and the mother in charge of the baby food were higher (p<0.05). In the case of baby food practice, the groups the baby mother was from Japan and Cambodia, there was no occupation, and the mother was in charge of the baby food were higher (p<0.05). Knowledge and attitude according to the practice of baby food showed a higher knowledge (p <0.001) and attitude in the weaning practiced group than unpracticed. To produce baby food for infants in multi-cultural families, it is important to improve the Korean language ability of infant mothers who are in charge of baby food, and it is necessary to provide correct information related to infant formula utilizing the supporters of the neighboring mothers. In addition, it is necessary to provide customized education and support that is contingent upon the nationality of the native people while remaining mindful of the cultural implications of multi-cultural families.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.233-241
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• 2006

Purpose: This study was carried out to investigate the awareness of the weaning of food using questionnaires, and the relationship with the weight gain in young infants. Methods: From September 2005 to December 2005, we performed a survey on 141 guardians of young infants aged from 6 to 18 months, who visited the pediatric out-patient department at Dongguk University Medical Center. We calculated the total score for each responder from ten questions on the weaning of food and assessed the body weight percentile of each of the young infants. Results: The most commonly reported information source for weaning food was 'the friends around' by 62 respondents (44.0%); 54 (38.3%) responded that the definition of weaning food was the preparatory step before starting a solid diet. Most used a spoon (90.8%) to feed when weaning food with a thin gruel of rice (78.7%). The time for weaning of food was before breast or infant formula feeding (55.3%). Addition of cow's milk was around 12 months (77.3%). The mean score was 6.21; however this did not show a statistically significant correlation with weight gain in young infants. Conclusion: The overall awareness of weaning of food has improved; however, information from doctors has decreased. Although the relationship between the awareness of weaning of food and the growth of young infants was not statistically significant, further studies on weaning of food, with larger and controlled sample sizes may provide important information.

• 가정의 벗
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• v.34 no.2 s.390
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• pp.27-27
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• 2001

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.32-39
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• 2000

The purpose of this study was to assess the cariogenic potential of five infant formulas in vitro. as compared with 10% sucrose solution and whole bovine milk. Buffering capacities were determined by the amount of 0.1 N lactic acid consumed to titrate the 50ml specimen solutions to pH 4.0. The pH of the specimen solution inoculated by Streptococcus mutans was measured by pH meter and the surface microhardness of primary tooth enamel immersed in the specimen solution was measured by the microhardness tester, before and after 48 hours incubation. Also, the solubility of calcium from synthetic hydroxyapatite was evaluated by atomic absorption spectrophotometer The buffering capacity of infant formulas was higher than that of sucrose solution and lower than that of milk, and there were significant differences among infant formulas(P<0.01). The average pH of infant formulas after 48 hours incubation was lower than that of sucrose solution and milk, and there was significant difference between infant formulas and milk(P<0.05). There were no signifiant differences among oops in the microhardness change of primary tooth enamel and in the amount of dissolved calcium ion from synthetic hydroxyapatite after incubation with Streptococcus mutans. In conclusion, infant formulas seemed to fulfill the basic requirments to cause dental caries in primary teeth, and there were significant differences of cariogenic potential among infant formulas. Cooperative efforts of dentistry and manufacturers to reduce the cariogenic potential of infant formulas would be necessary to prevent the early childhood caries in children.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.680-689
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• 1995

Rice based infant foods of carrot, of beef, and of egg for 4-6 month old infants were prepared using freeze drying (FD) process. The optimum moisture content prior to FD and the plate temperature in the drier were determined with the use of response surface methodology. For all the infant foods under this study, FD time was longer as the initial moisture content was higher and the plate temperature was lower. Brittleness of the dried infant foods increased as the moisture content decreased and the plate temperature increased. Among the sensory attributes, hydration rate, uniformity, and smoothness were greater with increased moisture content and with decreased plate temperature. Ease to spoon increased as moisture content increased and mouthcoating increased as both the moisture content and the plate temperature increased. Optimum moisture content and plate temperature for the FD of carrot, beef and egg foods were 88.5% and $34^{\circ}C$, 88.5% and $28^{\circ}C$, and 87.3% and $39^{\circ}C$, respectively.

• The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.1-6
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• 2003

This study was attempted to analyze nutritional composition and nutritional balance of domestic and affiliated company of foreign group weaning food. The results were as follows: The proximate compositions were 61%∼70% carbohydrate, 14%∼16% protein, 2.5%∼3.2% ash and 8%∼15% lipid. Leucine content was the highest among all essential amino acids in all test weaning foods. The P/S and linoleic acid / linolenic acid ratio of domestic weaning foods were higher than those of affiliated company of foreign group weaning food. The peroxide values of H, M, S and N product were 13.9 meq/kg oil, 1.1 meq/kg oil, 5.4 meq/kg oil and 14.8 meq/kg oil, respectively.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• v.51 no.5
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• pp.468-473
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• 2008

Purpose : Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) is still one of the most common nutrient deficiency disorders, despite improvements in general health and nutrition. This study was designed to investigate the diagnostic values of hematological profiles, including the level of ferritin, and to evaluate the knowledge of mothers on weaning practices for infants and young children with IDA. Methods : This study was conducted on 111 infants and young children from six to 40 months of age with IDA. Their parents completed a questionnaire. IDA was defined as a level of hemoglobin <11.0 g/dL, the presence of microcytosis, a level of ferritin <10.0 ng/dL, transferrin saturation <15%, or an 1 g/dL increase in the level of hemoglobin after iron administration. The questionnaire made inquiries into their weaning practices. Results : In 111 infants and young children aged from six to 40 months, the average level of Hb was $9.5{\pm}1.0g/dL$. The prevalence of ferritin level (>10 ng/dL) was 48.6%, in spite of IDA. Seventy-four infants (66.7%) began to wean between four and six months, and 37 infants (33.3%) after seven months of age. The main food given after weaning was rice gruel. The weaning periods showed a significant relationship to the severity of anemia (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the severity of anemia in terms of the educational levels of the mothers. Fifty-five mothers (49.5%) gave a wrong answer to a questionnaire describing that breast-fed infants aged over four months need to be fed with iron-sufficient food. Of all mothers, 49.6% took one month or more to complete the weaning process and 20% took three months or more. Conclusion : Many infants and young children with IDA have been provided with non-iron fortified foods and inadequate weaning. To improve nutritional status, especially among infants with iron deficiencies, nutritional education for mothers with infants at the weaning age must be increased and related programs must be implemented effectively.