• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.639-650
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• 1993

The purpose of this study was to assess the nutrition education and training needs as a basis for program planning for day care providers. A sample of 239 day care teachers responded to a questionnare assessing demographic characteristics, nutrition education experiences, and measuring the level of basic knowledge of food & nutrition. Menu planning was added to the questionnarie for 158 day care center directors. The results of this study can be summarized as follows: 1) majority(92.5%) of day care teachers and 74.1% of day care directors were interested in receiving nutrition education and training programs. 2) The topics generating the greatest interest for day care teachers were good food habits, food preparation & meal planning and food sanitation. 3) As a result of measuring the level of basic nutrition knowledge, day care teachers possessed the moderate amount of knowledge about five basic food groups, cholesterol, protein containing food, fat, while they possessed the poor knowledge about vitamin and calorie. 4) Day care teachers and directors possessed a certain level of knowledge about what the good snacks are and how to teach the unbalanced diet oriented children, while they possessed a low level of knowledge about children's nutrition requirement.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.152-159
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• 2019

Purpose: To understand awareness, attitude and knowledge levels of muscle health of adults over 18 years old. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study using questionnaires. A total of 401 questionnaires were included for final analysis. Mean and standard deviation of the continuous variables were analyzed and frequency analysis of categorical variables was performed. To identify differences according to general characteristics, t-test was used. Results: Awareness scores about the importance of muscle health and exercises were 8.3 and 13.0, respectively. Attitude score and knowledge score were 12.4 and 15.0, respectively. There were differences in attitude toward muscle health according to gender, age, physical activity, and diet habits. However, there was no difference in attitude toward muscle health according to educational level, smoking, drinking, or sleeping. Conclusion: It is necessary to seek a strategy to improve awareness and attitude toward muscle health based on knowledge, not merely to raise knowledge level about muscle health. Since nurses play a central role in health promotion and disease prevention, they should also play an important role in strategic development and application of intervention.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.40-55
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to provide basic information on the development of nutrition education programs to improve the mealtime behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by investigating the mealtime behavior and food preferences of children with ASD through the perception of special education teachers. Surveys were given to 108 special education teachers in special education schools in Korea regarding the demographic characteristics, nutrition education support needs, mealtime behavior, and food preferences of children with ASD. Most of the special education teachers responded that nutrition education in special schools had not been conducted properly and nutrition education for ASD children is necessary. Mealtime behavior analysis classified the behavior into three clusters: cluster 1, 'less problematic mealtime behavior'; cluster 2, 'general feature of autism'; cluster 3, 'difficulty in self-directed diet'. The age, eating habits, and food preferences were different according to each mealtime behavior cluster. Therefore, it will be necessary to develop a nutrition education program based on the characteristics of mealtime behavior.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.41-51
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• 2020

Objectives: Eight Constitution Medicine (ECM) categorizes individuals into eight constitutions based on physiological differences in organ relations and recommends different diets for different constitutions. This study presents a preliminary analysis of the effect of following constitutional food regimens on quality of life and health outcomes for different constitutions. Methods: This cross-sectional, comparative study used subjects recruited from Essen University Hospital Traditional Chinese Medicine Center in Germany. From a convenience sample of 243 Germans, those in the groups Hepatonia/Cholecystonia (n = 95) and Pulmotonia/Colonotonia (n = 26) were analyzed for health outcomes in relation to their dietary habits of either including or avoiding meat. Health outcomes were measured with SF-36, self-reported survey. Results: The two groups had no significant differences in the health outcomes of SF-36. However, subjects in Hepatonia/Cholecystonia who had followed their dietary habit for more than 20 years had significantly better scores on general health, social functioning, mental health, emotional role functioning, and mental component scores than those in Pulmotonia/Colonotonia, regardless of their meat intake. Conclusions: This study established initial groundwork for considering patients' constitutions when evaluating health outcomes and their relation to diet. Further studies are warranted on the effects of regulating food intake according to individual constitution.

• 식품보건융합연구
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2022

Purpose-Meat plays an important role in the Chinese daily diet, however, due to the spread of COVID-19, food supply and safety have become a major concern. The safety and health features of chilled fresh meat have attracted the attention of consumers. To study consumers' purchasing behavior and willingness to pay for chilled meat under the influence of the epidemic. Research methodology- The data were obtained by questionnaire survey, major issues include consumers' meat consumption habits in the wake of the COVID-19 and their awareness of meat product quality labels. In addition, the gender, age, family income, and other basic personal information of the interviewees were also counted. Based on the binary Logit regression method, we study consumers' purchasing behavior and willingness to pay for chilled meat under different demographic characteristics. Results-The results showed that brand and quality certification are important factors influencing purchases. In addition, the presence of children under the age of 12 in the household and the level of income and education also influence consumers' purchase intention of the chilled fresh meat. However, mart promotions and city ratings can significantly lower consumers' propensity to buy the chilled fresh meat. Apart from this, such factors as gender, age, and living conditions have no significant influence on consumers' purchase of chilled fresh meat.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.164-171
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• 2009

The objectives of this study were to determine the recognition of food waste, school lunch leftovers and satisfaction toward school lunch in middle school students in Seoul. Four hundred students were surveyed beginning April, 2007. The results are summarized as follows. The primary means in which students learned about environmental pollution were 'video media' (54.7% males, 39.2% females) and 'by teachers' (23.2% males, 33.0% females). The primary effects on food habits after participating in the school lunch program were 'having a balanced diet' (23.3%) in the females, and 'decreased intake of junk food' (24.9%) in the males. The serving sizes for cooked rice, soup, and meat were higher in the females (3.46, 3.46, and 2,91, respectively) than the males (3.18, 3.29, and 2.73, respectively). The primary school lunch leftovers for one week were cooked rice (4.55), meat (4.35), kimchi (3.84), fish (3.60), vegetables (3.38), and soup (3.08). Importance-performance analysis of the school lunch meal indicated that good taste had high importance, but low performance. Nutritional balance, food safety, cleanliness of tableware and supplies, clean uniforms of employees, and cleanliness of the dining area had both high importance and performance.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.373-380
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• 2023

In this study, 294 housewives in Siheung, Gyeonggi-do, were surveyed to evaluate the differences in the recognition and use of nutrition labeling according to age and to present data for nutrition education. The younger the age, the more aware the consumer was of the information on the nutrition label. Housewives who were younger than 60 years were more likely to check the nutrition labels. The lower the age, the higher the reliance on the nutritional labeling content of the food, and the higher the recognition level of nutritional labeling. It was found that the lower the age, the easier it was for the consumer to understand the nutritional labeling. Among housewives in their 30s and younger, 89.5 percent said they believed checking nutrition labels would help their health. In the younger age group knowledge and information on nutrition labeling was acquired from the internet, and in the older age group, knowledge was acquired from television, radio, and newspapers. Research conducted on housewives in other regions in the future could provide more detailed information suitable for the population of each region. This would serve as data for nutrition education on the recognition and use of nutrition labeling for a healthy diet.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.1201-1210
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• 2023

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The dietary intake of foods with fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) is known to adversely affect patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, the effects of FODMAP have been studied predominantly among Western populations. This study aimed to identify foods high in FODMAP content which form a part of the Korean adult diet and obtain basic data for the preparation of IBS guidelines. SUBJECTS/METHODS: An online survey of 1,000 adults from the general population in the age group of 20 to 40 years was performed. Data from 787 participants (men, 386; women, 401) were analyzed. The general characteristics of the participants, health status, IBS diagnosis using the Rome III diagnostic criteria, semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire findings, and food items causing symptoms were analyzed. RESULTS: Overall, 169 participants (21.5%) had IBS. The contribution of the FODMAP nutrients in both IBS and healthy groups was as follows: fructan > lactose > excess fructose > sorbitol > mannitol > galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS). The fructan intake was 4.6 ± 2.2 g/day and 4.3 ± 2.5 g/day in the IBS and healthy groups (P = 0.014), respectively. In the IBS group, the ratio of the intake of fructan to the total FODMAP intake was 39.5%, 29.8%, and 5.8% through onions, garlic, and bananas, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Fructan was the FODMAP nutrient most consumed by Korean adults. Therefore, given the difference in the dietary habits of each country's population, the dietary guidelines for IBS should be country specific.

• 비만대사연구학술지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.14-26
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• 2024

Ultra-processed foods, falling under group 4 of the Nova classification system, are manufactured from processed food ingredients such as oils, fats, sugars, starch, and protein isolates, containing minimal to no whole food. They commonly incorporate flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers, and various cosmetic additives to enhance their palatability. Ultra-processed foods have become increasingly prevalent in contemporary society owing to their convenience, affordability, extended shelf life, and enhanced taste and aroma through additives. This surge in the consumption of ultra-processed foods has sparked discussions regarding its adverse health effects. Numerous studies have highlighted that an increased intake of ultra-processed foods elevates the risk of metabolic disorders, such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and diabetes, along with an increased risk of various cancers. Moreover, its association with an increased mortality risk underscores the importance of recognizing that opting for these foods based solely on taste and convenience is risky. Thus, by recognizing dietary habits as modifiable factors that can prevent health issues, maintaining a balanced diet with diverse nutrient intakes is crucial for overall health. Therefore, raising awareness and understanding of ultra-processed food consumption can significantly contribute to promoting healthy lifestyles.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.300-308
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 경기 일부지역에 거주하는 중학생 705명을 대상으로 야식 섭취형태, 야식 선택 시 고려사항, 야식 메뉴별 기호도 및 섭취빈도, 야식 섭취에 따른 식습관을 비교분석함으로써 청소년의 야식 섭취상태와 그에 따른 문제점을 제시하고자 하였다. 주 1회 이상 야식을 한다는 대상자를 '야식군'으로 분류하였고, 전체대상자 중 야식군은 422명(59.9%)이었다. 야식을 먹는 주된 이유는 배가 고파서(79.1%)로 나타났으며, 야식을 먹게 되는 경로는 가족이 구입해서가 39.3%로 가장 높았고, 야식을 먹는 장소는 집이 96.2%로 높은 비율을 보였다. 야식을 먹는 시간은 밤 10~11시가 40.3%로 가장 높았으며, 야식 대상자의 32.9%가 야식 후 1시간 이내에 잠자리에 들고, 야식을 먹고 난 후 다음날 아침의 변화에 대하여 69.2%가 변화가 없다고 답하였다. 야식 메뉴를 선택할 때 맛, 위생, 양 등의 순서로 중요하게 고려하는 것으로 나타났다. 기호도가 높은 야식 메뉴는 빙과류, 과일류, 치킨, 과일주스, 라면, 피자, 자장면 순이었으며, 섭취빈도가 높은 것은 과일류, 빙과류, 라면, 치킨, 요구르트, 과일주스 순이었다. 야식군은 비야식군보다 편식(P<0.01), 과식(P<0.01), 짜게 먹기(P<0.01), 불규칙한 식사시간(P<0.001)의 점수가 높아 식습관이 좋지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과를 종합할 때, 조사대상 중학생의 약 60%가 주 1회 이상 야식을 섭취하고 있었으며, 늦은 저녁 시간에 배고픔으로 인하여 가족과 함께 야식을 섭취하는 경우가 많고, 야식 메뉴에 있어서도 탄수화물 및 지방이 주를 이루며 영양밀도가 낮은 메뉴들에서 기호도 및 섭취빈도가 높았다. 또한 야식군이 비야식군에 비해 식습관도 바람직하지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 비교적 많은 청소년을 대상으로 이들의 올바른 야식 지도에 활용할 수 있는 유의미한 결과를 도출하였지만, 야식에 대한 정의가 다소 불분명하고 여름 한 철에 조사되어 야식 메뉴가 한정적으로 제시된 제한점을 가지고 있다. 따라서 앞으로 보다 다양한 야식시간과 양 그리고 계절에 따른 야식 섭취상태를 비교 분석하는 연구가 이루어져야 할 것이다.