• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.820-833
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• 2008

The study analyzed the body shape perception, weight control attitude, nutrition knowledge, and dietary habits of 529 high school students in Jeju surveyed from January 14-18, 2008 according to students' body shape satisfaction, with the aim of providing basic nutritional education data to aid in appropriate weight control for high school students. The data were analyzed by descriptive analysis, T-test, Chi-square test, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation coefficients, using the SPSS Win 12.0 program. The body mass index (BMI) of subjects was in the normal range. With regard to weight distribution, 59.4% of subjects showed normal weight and girls were significantly more underweight than boys. More girls considered themselves to be fatter than boys and tended to be increasingly dissatisfied with their body shape. Both boys and girls were more interested in weight control for obesity and were significantly less satisfied with their body shape. Efforts at weight control and reduction had occurred significantly more often for girls than for boys. Dietary attitude scores were significantly higher in girls than boys. BMI positively correlated to weight control concern and nutrition knowledge positively correlated to dietary attitude. BMI negatively correlated to the body shape satisfaction, which in turn negatively correlated to food ingestion disorders. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a systematic nutrition educational program that can induce changes in dietary behavior and increase accurate perception and satisfaction of body shape.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.720-733
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• 2012

This study was conducted to investigate the eating habits, self-perception of body image, and weight control behavior in Korean adolescents by gender. Data pertaining to 70,809 subjects(male 37,090, female 33,719) were obtained from the sixth Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey(2010). The rate of skipping breakfast was 42.5% in male, and 45.8% in female students. The intake frequency of vegetable, milk, soda, fast food, and instant noddles was higher in male than female students. Moreover, 33% of male and 31.9% of female students considered themselves to be somewhat or very obese. Notably, 2.3% of underweight students considered themselves to be obese. Weight control measures were practiced in 44.6% of male, and 54.6% of female students. Meal restrictions were used more frequently to control weight by females, while exercise was used more by males. The perceived stress level was higher in female than male students, especially that due to appearance. Therefore, integrated and personalized high school nutrition programs according to gender should be implemented to establish proper body image perception and eating habits, as well as to develop selfesteem.

• 대한영양사협회학술지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.154-172
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• 2015

The prevalence of obesity is continuing to increase. Self-perceived body image among women has drawn a lot of attention in Korea due to unhealthy weight control trials. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between self-perceived body image and dietary intakes among Korean women. For the analysis, 1,747 subjects were selected after eliminating those who were likely to have recently altered their diet based on the 2010 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) data. The subjects were divided into three groups: underweight, normal, and obese groups according to their perception of body image. Daily nutrient intakes, NAR (Nutrient Adequacy Ratio), and food intake frequency were assessed according to age group and body image perception. Only energy intake showed differences among the three body image perception groups across all age groups, but not statistical differences. Analysis of NAR and the order of most frequently consumed food items confirmed these findings. The ratio of underweight women that perceived their body size as normal or overweight was higher with younger age. Incorrect body image perception and unhealthy weight control behaviors can cause nutritional problems. This study confirmed that nutritional knowledge is important for healthy weight control trials. Nutritional education for healthy dieting should be emphasized among Korean women.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.262-270
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• 2015

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the correlates of maternal perception (identification and satisfaction) of children's weight, maternal body shape satisfaction, and maternal feeding styles in Korean preschool-aged children. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was utilized. Participants consisted of 287 pairs of preschool-aged children (3-6 years) and their mothers. Data were analyzed by ${\chi}^2$-test, Fisher's exact test, ANOVA, and the Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: Among the 287 mothers, 47.7% underestimated their children's weight, while 15.7% overestimated it. 46.7% of the mothers wished their children weighed more, while 11.1% of them wished their children weighed less. The mean score of maternal body shape satisfaction was $83.75{\pm}28.77$. The mean score of parent-centered feeding styles was $2.95{\pm}0.54$, and the mean score of child-centered feeding styles was $3.33{\pm}0.42$. There were statistically significant correlations between maternal identification of children's weight and children's body mass index (BMI) (r=-.366, p<.001). In addition, there were statistically significant correlations between maternal satisfaction of children's weight and children's BMI (r=-.484, p<.001), maternal BMI (r=-.126, p=.033), and maternal body shape satisfaction (r=-.127, p=.031). Conclusion: The results of the study suggest that intervention programs for mothers to develop more accurate perception of their child's weight should be established.

• International Journal of Human Ecology
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.97-106
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• 2008

This study investigated the relationships between eating disorder risk, body image perception, weight control, and dietary habits in Korean women. Body shape perception, the Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26) and dietary habit information were collected by a self-administered questionnaire to 373 adult women and the data were analyzed by the Chi-square test. 31.4% of the women were classified in the eating disorder group by a score of over 20 points on the EAT-26. Compared to the normal group, more women in the eating disorder risk group perceived that a thin body shape was the ideal body shape and were dissatisfied with their body shape. This group was also more interested in weight control and more likely to try weight control methods. The eating disorder risk group was more likely to skip meals and snacks than the normal group. In addition, they had a greater appetite and a higher frequency of overeating than the normal group. Over 30% of the Korean women surveyed were categorized at high risk of eating disorders. They were more likely to overestimate body weight and shape and tried to control their weight by inappropriate methods. To prevent eating disorders in adult women, nutrition education programs should incorporate strategies to change inaccurate self-body image and to disseminate information about healthy weight control methods.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.153-163
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• 2008

The objective of this research was to study the differences between urban and rural areas high school students in body image and dietary habits. The number of subjects in Seoul and Kyungkido were 902. Based on self-reported height and weight, there was no significant difference between the urban and rural students. However, the rate of obesity was significantly higher in males, whereas the rate of underweight was significantly higher in females, especially for urban females (p < 0.05). Their ideal body image ratio as skinny or slender-type was 91.6% (urban) and 95.7% (rural) for male category while 100% (urban) and 99.4% (rural) for females. Urban females had a strong preference for a skinny body (p < 0.05). Rural students were more highly interested in weight control than urban students were, but they appeared not to care their health. In addition, they had significantly lower levels of weight control knowledge and dietary attitude score (p < 0.001). Subjective assessment of body weight appeared to be more important in terms of body satisfaction, weight control knowledge and dietary attitude than actual measurement of body mass index. Significant test revealed that weight control knowledge was related to dietary attitude (p < 0.01). (p < 0.01).

• 한국보육지원학회지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.59-75
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• 2019

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to examine the changes in the body perception of young children using a short-term longitudinal design, then to investigate the factors related to their body perception. Methods: Participants were 65 preschool children and their mothers that were recruited from five institutions. An 11-month, two-time point longitudinal design was used in which children were interviewed individually to examine the changes in body perception. At the second time point, children were assessed with an additional measure to investigate self-esteem, and their mothers also reported on maternal factors and children's media experience through a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by paired t-test, independent t-test, correlations and ANOVA. Results: The results showed a significant decline of children's negative body perception over time. Children's media experience was positively correlated with negative body perception. Mothers whose children showed higher body mass index (BMI) sent more verbal messages about their child's weight reduction. In addition, children's negative body perception was positively correlated with physical self-esteem. Finally, there was a significant difference in only the physical self-esteem according to the level of children's body perception. Conclusion/Implications: The findings would suggest theoretical and practical implications to support intervention and education programs to improve the body image of young children.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.287-299
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• 2014

초등학교 4학년 아동 134명을 대상으로 신체상 및 신체상의 인지도와 만족도를 조사하고 식습관과 영양상태와의 관련성을 분석하였다. 희망하는 신체상에는 성별에 의한 차이가 존재하였는데 남학생에 비하여 여학생의 희망 신체상이 더 날씬한 모습이었으며, 정상체중의 남학생과 달리 과체중 및 비만 남학생, 정상체중 여학생, 과체중 및 비만 여학생은 자신의 현재 신체상에 비해 희망하는 신체상이 더 날씬한 모습인 것으로 나타났다. 정상체중군과 달리 과체중 및 비만군의 거의 대부분은 희망 신체상보다 자신의 신체상이 큰 신체상 불만족의 상태였다. 희망 신체상보다 자신의 신체상이 큰 신체상 불만족은 상대적으로 낮은 식습관 점수와 관련되어 있었는데 특히 규칙적인 식생활과 낮은 일일 식사 빈도 및 낮은 채소의 섭취 빈도와 관련되어 있는 것으로 나타났다. 정상체중군에 비하여 많은 수의 과체중 및 비만군은 현재 자신의 신체크기를 실제 비만도보다 낮게 인지하는 신체상 과소평가의 상태였다. 신체상 과소평가군은 정확한 인지군에 비해 아침식사의 빈도와 식사시간의 규칙성이 낮았고 외식이나 배달음식의 이용 빈도가 높은 등 상대적으로 좋지 않은 식습관을 가지고 있었으며, 낮은 단백질 섭취 수준과 높은 지질 섭취 수준 및 낮은 식이섬유와 칼슘 섭취와 관련되어 있었다. 결론적으로 초등학교 4학년 아동에서 신체상은 성별과 비만도에 따른 차이가 있었으며 식습관 및 영양섭취와도 관련되어 있었다. 청소년기 이후의 바람직한 식생활과 비만의 예방 및 정신적, 육체적으로 건강한 삶을 위해서는 신체상이 형성되는 아동기에 자신의 신체에 대한 만족도를 높이고 신체상을 정확하게 인지하려는 시도가 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.163-175
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• 2001

The purpose of this study is to collect fundamental data for weight control education based on obesity, weight control practices and body image in female college students. Those surveyed were 364 female college students attending universities in Seoul, Kyoung-Gi and Chung Cheung Buk Do. The data were collected from June 1, 1999 to September 10, 1999. The resulting data are as follows: 1. The mean BMI of the female college students was 19.78:t1.87kg/$\textrm{m}^2$, which comes within the range of normal weight. Underweight, normal weight and overweight students were respectively 27.2%, 66.8% and 5.5%. As many as 7.1% of the underweight students and 42.8% of the normal weight students described themselves as being "fatty". 2. Of these subjects, 83.5% reported wanting to lose weight, and the primary reason of weight control was to improve their appearance. The mean weight that they wanted to lose was 5.2$\pm$2.7kg, and 68.7% of the respondents had tried to lose weight. Among them, the most frequently reported weight control behavior was dieting followed by exercise, 30% reported fasting, 3.6% reported using drugs, 4.4% reported smoking and 3.6% reported vomiting. As to the weight loss effect, 96.7% of the subjects used behavior modification, 82.5% of the students exercised, and 76.1% of the dieters reported they had lost weight. 3. As to body image, many female college students were dissatisfied with their body figures, especially thighs(70.3%), hips(60.4%), abdomens(60.2%), and weight(55.2%). The body image of the students that perceived themselves as "fatty" was the lowest. 4. There were significant differences in the mean weight that they wanted to lose and the weight control attempts according to weight perception. Those that perceived themselves as "fatty" wanted to lose more weight, and had more weight control experiences. In conclusion, attempts at weight control are common in the female college students and many students appear to be dissatisfied with their body shapes. It is important to educate about healthy weight control methods and raise their awareness of the positive body image.ss of the positive body image.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.227-232
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• 2012

본 연구는 우리나라 청소년의 BMI와 주관적 체형인지에 따른 체중조절행동을 알아보고자 '2010년 청소년건강행태온라인 조사' 자료를 이용하여 중1~고3 학생 73,238명을 대상으로 하였다. SPSS WIN 18.0을 사용하여 빈도와 백분율, 교차분석과 이분형 로지스틱 회귀분석을 실시하였으며, 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 청소년들이 주관적으로 인지한 체형은 '보통이다'와 '약간 살찐 편이다'가 높게 나타났지만, 실제 BMI 측정결과 '저체중'이 가장 높고, 그 다음 '정상체중'으로 나타났다. 둘째, 남학생보다 여학생이 비만하지 않아도 비만하다고 평가하는 비율이 높았다. 셋째, 체중을 줄이기 위한 노력은 여학생이, 늘이기 위한 노력은 남학생의 비율이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 이를 통해 볼 때 대부분의 학생들이 실제적인 체형에 비하여 자신의 주관적 체형 인지를 왜곡하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 주관적인 체형인지 정도와는 다르게 저체중군에서는 체중을 늘리기 위한 노력보다 줄이기 위한 노력을 더 하였으며, 비만군보다 과체중군이 근소한 차이로 체중을 줄이기 위한 노력을 더 하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 BMI 지수에 대한 체중조절 여부가 높아질수록 체중조절을 수행할 확률이 높게 나타났다. 이를 종합해보면, 주관적 체형 인지가 체중조절행동으로 직접 연결되었고, 불필요한 체중감량시도나 부적절한 체중조절방법 사용을 줄이기 위하여 체형에 대한 올바른 인지가 강조되어야 하며, 이를 위한 교육적 개입이 요구된다.