• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.132-142
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• 2004

Nutritional factors affecting bone mineral density (BMD) in the different age groups of Korean men were investigated to obtain baseline data for maintaining bone health. Information on diet and anthropometry was collected in 80 elementary school children, 83 high school students, 87 adults aged 25 to 35 years and 98 elderly people over 60 years of age. Data for food and nutrient intake were obtained by 24-hour recall method. BMDs of lumbar spine (L$_2$- L$_4$) and femoral neck were measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. The relationship between BMD and nutritional factors were analyzed. In the femoral neck, 5.7% of adults was classified as osteopenia and 47.9% and 37.8% of the elderly were classified as osteopenia and osteoporosis. It was shown that plant protein, Ca, p, Fe, thiamin, riboflavin and vitamin C intakes were related with BMD in all age groups. As for the mean adequacy ratio (MAR) of nutrients, the lowest quartile group of BMD showed significantly lower MAR among children. The RDA percent of nutrients was a strong influential factor on BMD. Subjects who consumed below 75% of Korean RDA in energy, vitamin A, thiamin, and vitamin C showed lower BMD. Stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that MAR in children, vegetable Ca in adolescents, and vitamin C in adults and elderly people were the highest influential factor on BMD. Therefore, the above results demonstrated that not only calcium but also other nutrients such as protein, iron, vitamin A, riboflavin, and vitamin C were necessary in order to keep the healthy bone status. In addition, although there were various dietary factors that influenced bone density, MAR was identified as the major factor that affected bone density. Thus, a balanced diet that includes all nutrients is necessary for a healthy bone density. (Korean J Nutrition 37(2) : 132-142, 2004)

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.159-166
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• 2022

The purpose of this study was to explore the marketability by developing a fresh HMR product for improving hyperlipidemia and dieting for elderly chronic disease patients and young people pursuing healthy beauty. The diet menu increased the ratio of fresh vegetables and mushrooms, and chicken breast and cheese were used as protein sources. By using whole grains, the supply of vitamins and minerals was strengthened while minimizing calories. Regarding the recipe, the diet menu was mainly prepared in the form of salads, risotto, and pasta. In the hyperlipidemia improvement menu, the proportion of fresh vegetables was increased, and as protein sources, pork shank, tofu, seafood, etc. with minimal fat were used. As a carbohydrate source, whole grains were mainly used to minimize calories while strengthening the supply of vitamins and minerals. In the recipe, it was prepared in the form of steamed or bibim-myeon, and it was also produced in a form such as paella. As a result, the developed menu was analyzed as low-calorie and evenly comprised of essential nutrients, which can satisfy palatability and nutrition.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.247-257
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• 2014

우리나라 대다수 노인이 고 탄수화물 식사를 하고 있고, 고 탄수화물 식사가 만성질환의 위험과 관련될 수 있다고 보고되었다. 이에 본 연구는 한국 노인에서 탄수화물 에너지비 수준에 따른 만성질환 위험성을 파악하고자 2007~2009년 제4기 국민건강영양조사 자료를 이용하여 65세 이상 노인 3,917명을 대상으로 1일 에너지 섭취량이 500~5,000 kcal에 속하면서, 고혈압, 당뇨, 고지혈증, 뇌졸중, 심근경색 또는 협심증, 빈혈로 치료받는 자를 제외한 1,535명에 대한 자료를 분석하였다. 식사의 탄수화물 에너지비가 55~70%인 적정군과 70%를 초과한 과다군의 두 군으로 대상자를 분류하여 영양섭취상태와 만성질환의 위험 비율을 비교하였다. 모든 자료는 제4기 국민건강영양조사의 가중치를 적용한 후 성, 거주지역, 소득수준, 교육수준 또는 에너지 섭취량을 보정하여 일반선형모델을 사용하여 분석하였다. 만성질환 위험도는 로지스틱 회귀모형을 적용하여 만성질환 위험요인의 판별기준치에 따라 위험군의 백분율과 교차비를 구하고 ${\alpha}$ = 0.05 수준에서 유의성을 검토하였다. 1) 전체 대상자 중 탄수화물 과다군이 81.4%로 적정군에 비해 4배 이상 많았다. 과다군에 남자보다는 여자가 많았고, 읍면에 거주하고, 소득수준과 교육수준이 낮은 사람이 많았다. 2) 체질량 지수에서는 두 군 간에 차이가 없었으나, 체중, 허리둘레, 이완기 혈압이 과다군에 비해 적정군에서 높았다. 3) 탄수화물비 과다군에서 육류 및 난류, 우유 및 유제품, 주류의 섭취 빈도가 낮았고, 반면에 서류의 섭취 빈도는 높았다. 남자에서는 탄수화물 적정군에서 육류 및 난류의 섭취빈도가 높았고, 여자에서는 육류 및 난류 외에도, 우유 및 유제품, 스낵류, 해조류의 섭취 빈도가 적정군에서 높았다. 4) 탄수화물: 단백질: 지방 에너지비는 과다군 79.87: 11.66: 8.46, 적정군 64.88: 16.18: 18.94로 두 군 간에 탄수화물비 외에도 단백질비와 지방비에 큰 차이가 있었고, 에너지 섭취량은 과다군의 1,492 kcal에 비해 적정군이 1,722 kcal로 높았다. 조섬유, 칼륨, 비타민 A, 카로틴, 비타민 C섭취량은 두군 간에 차이를 보이지 않았으나, 나머지 영양소-단백질, 지방, 칼슘, 인, 철분, 레티놀, 티아민, 리보플라빈, 나이아신, 수분-의 섭취량이 탄수화물 적정군에서 높았다. 5) 영양소적정섭취비 (NAR)와 영양밀도지수 (INQ) 역시 비타민 C를 제외한 모든 영양소에서 탄수화물 적정군이 높았다. 성별로 분석하였을 때에도 전체 대상자에서와 비슷한 경향이었으나, 특히 칼슘, 리보플라빈의 영양소적정섭취비와 영양밀도지수가 여자 탄수화물 과다군에서 매우 낮았다. 6) 탄수화물 적정군에서 과다군에 비해 여성은 복부비만의 위험이 1.719배, 남자는 이상지질혈증의 위험이 2.094배 높았다. 이를 요약하면 탄수화물 과다군에서 동물성 식품의 섭취빈도가 낮고 에너지 및 다수 영양소의 섭취량이 낮아 영양부족의 우려가 있으나 빈혈 위험도에는 차이가 없었고, 남자에서는 이상지질혈증, 여자에서는 복부비만의 위험이 탄수화물 적정군에 비해 낮게 나타나서 탄수화물 과다군에서 만성질환의 위험이 높고 빈혈 위험이 높으리라는 연구 가설과는 일치하지 않는 결과를 나타내었다. 추후 이에 대한 확인과 함께, 노인 연령층을 일반 성인층에서 분리하여 만성질환 위험을 낮추는데 도움을 줄 수 있는 노인의 적정 탄수화물 에너지비 설정을 위한 연구가 필요하다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.58-67
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• 2007

For the rapidly growing elderly population, the achievement and maintenance of good nutritional status is critical to health, functioning and quality of life. Elderly women living alone have been identified as a group associated with poor nutrition. The purpose of this study was to assess dietary intakes of elderly women living alone as compared to those of elderly women living with family in a rural area and to examine seasonal variation. The subjects are 49 elderly women living alone and 41 elderly women living with family who reside in Goryeong-gun, Gyeongbuk, and their food intakes were assessed once each time in summer 2005, winter 2005-2006, and spring 2006. The average ages were 74.7 years for living alone and 72.8 years for living with family. Education level was not different between the two groups. Height, weight, body mass index, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, and fasting blood glucose were not significantly different between the two groups. Average intakes of major nutrients, nutrient adequacy ratio, mean adequacy ratio and index of nutritional quality were lower in the elderly women living alone compared with the elderly women living with family in summer, but the differences in intakes of most nutrients became insignificant both in winter and in spring. High carbohydrate and low fat diet was prevalent and intakes of carbohydrate and fat in summer deviated from macronutrient acceptable distribution ranges. Percentages of the subjects who consumed energy less than 75% of the estimated energy requirement and nutrients less than the estimated average requirement were higher than those reported by the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. In summer, the percentage of the subjects who consumed energy less than both 75% of the estimated energy requirement and 4 nutrients less than estimated average requirements was 58.5% of the elderly women living alone, which was higher than 26.5% of the elderly women living with family and that of National Nutrition Survey. Therefore, nutrition policies including nutrition education and support are necessary to improve nutritional status of elderly, especially elderly women living alone and should reflect regional and seasonal characteristics.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.292-300
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• 2010

Objectives: This study attempted to explore the aging phenomena that now characterize much of Korean society, and assessed issues associated with the life satisfaction experienced during the process of aging. Methods: By employing the National Survey on the State of Life and the Desire for Welfare of the Elderly, 2004 in South Korea this study attempted to identify the factors that determine subjective life satisfaction among the elderly. The data utilized herein consisted of 3278 elderly people aged 65 years or older, from 9308 households. Results: The results of analysis from the final model after the introduction of 19 variables in 8 factors showed statistically similar explanatory power in men (adj. $R^2=0.320$) and in women (adj. $R^2=0.346$). We found that economic condition was the most influential factor in both men (B = 0.278) and women (B = 0.336) except perceived health condition variables. The second most influential variable in life satisfaction was health checkups in men (B = 0.128) and degree of nutritional diet in women (B = 0.145). Those who had experience with chronic diseases also reported significantly lower perceived life satisfaction and this was particularly true of women. Conclusions: The aging society requires an understanding of the lives of elderly individuals. This study explored factors associated with life satisfaction in old age by using a life satisfaction model. The success of an aging society begins with an accurate understanding of the elderly, and thus political attention will need to be focused on this matter.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.336-345
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• 1999

This study looks at the various alternative therapy methods used in day to day life by elderly, over 60 years of age. The elderly have come to know and practice these methods for the following reasons it is good for the health ; it is the method used in the of fen days when there wesn't modern medicine ; it has been passed down from generations ; it can be done at home without having the need to go to the hospital ; acupuncture or poulticing can be used ; it can be done at home, which was an important factor in rural areas where hospitals are few and far between ; and 〔herbal〕 medicine could be prepared at home at no cost ; it derives from experience ; it is impossible to ignore tradition passed down through the generations. Diet control and plants (herbs) are methods most often used. as they are easy to find and can be readily used in critical situations. Other methods include oriental medicine practices of moxibustion with moxa cone, negative therapy, hand and finger acupunture, finger press method. ordinary acupunture, manual healing methods of massage. diaphoretic therapy and meditation to reach a state of calm, and qigong dirigation. The reasons for its use are as follows ; it has been used before ; it is effective ; there is some improvement after the treatment ; it is not harmful to the body ; medicine cannot be obtained and it is the only thing available ; it is not good for an old person to go to the hospital everyday. the symptoms are not serious enough to go to a hospital : and acupuncture is for these things. The means that the elderly have come to practice these methods are : it has been used since the past ; it has been told by the elders ; they have been told by friends ; it was part of their knowledge ; and they have come to know by watching their mother. Further, to regain vitality lost through old age, the elderly have relied on hot soup. a hearty meal. brewed honey water, pumpkin, or ginseng. Humans, by instinct. would rub or massage the areas that caused pain. These actions, combined with a breathing technique have been recognized in Tong-Eui-Bo-Gam(the essential of eastern medicine), the complete work of early modern medicine, are a useful means to revive chi(기). This knowledge is thought to have greatly affected our heathy lifestyle. Furthermore, though the demand for medical services would increase with age, the elderly have not always been able to tend to their needs at the hospital for reasons economic or other. Hence, these alternative therapy methods seem to have been practiced as a temporary means of relief. The excellence of our traditional therapeutic custom has not received full recognition due to the argument relating to its scientific merits. As a result, it has become vital to prove their effectiveness through scientific and other experimental means. The potency of moxibustion with moxa cone and hand and finger acupunture have been proven scientifically. but diet and herbal methods appear to be practiced as a result of customs passed down from generations. In addition, it is submitted that the effectiveness of the traditional methods of disease control and our heathy lifestyle that are easily found in the nursing field must be verified.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.229-234
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• 2010

Recently, we found and analyzed vitamin $B_{12}$ in some Korean traditional plant foods which had not reported, yet. This study was to investigate vitamin $B_{12}$ intake and its dietary sources and the vitamin $B_{12}$ status in the very old elderly Koreans. We measured serum vitamin $B_{12}$ level and estimated the amounts of vitamin $B_{12}$ intake from different dietary sources in female elderly Koreans aged 85 and over who had consumed a relatively low animal traditional diet for the whole life. The average age of the subjects (n = 127) was 98.0 years (85-108 years). The assessment on energy and nutrient intake involved a one-day 24-hour recall, and serum vitamin $B_{12}$ concentration was measured by radioimmunoassay. Overall diet pattern was not different between the 85-99 yr-old group and centenarians, except centenarians were taking more dairy product. The average ratio of plant food to animal food consumption was 87.5:12.5 in weight. The average vitamin $B_{12}$ intake of our subjects was 3.2 ${\mu}g$, and 52.7% of subjects consumed under estimated average requirement, 2.0 ${\mu}g$/day. On dietary source, 67.3% of dietary vitamin $B_{12}$ was from meat, eggs and fishes and 30.6% was from plant foods, such as soybean-fermented foods, seaweeds, and kimchi. The average serum vitamin $B_{12}$ concentration was 450.5 pg/mL, and low serum vitamin $B_{12}$ (< 200 pg/mL) was found in 9.6% of subjects. Dietary vitamin $B_{12}$ intake was significantly lower in subjects with low serum vitamin $B_{12}$ (0.79 ${\mu}g$/day) than those with normal serum vitamin $B_{12}$ (3.47 ${\mu}g$/day). There were no significant difference in vitamin $B_{12}$ intake and its dietary sources and serum vitamin $B_{12}$ level between the 85-99 yr- old group and centenarians. In conclusion, several plant-origin foods including seaweed, soybean-fermented foods, and kimchi, may contribute significantly to good vitamin $B_{12}$ status in very old elderly Koreans.

• 한국노년학
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.271-290
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• 2018

이 연구는 사회경제적 박탈 경험이 노인의 자살 생각에 미치는 영향을 분석하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 분석 자료는 한국복지패널 9차년도 자료를 사용하였으며, SPSS를 활용하여 빈도분석, 평균차이분석, 상관분석, 로지스틱 회귀분석 등을 실시하였다. 주요 분석결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 공적연금을 받지 못했던 경험, 근로능력이 있으나 실업 상태였던 경험, 경제적 어려움으로 균형 있는 식사를 할 수 없었던 경험, 먹을 것이 떨어졌는데도 더 살 돈이 없었던 경험 등의 순으로 박탈 빈도가 높았다. 둘째, 배우자가 없는 경우, 학력과 소득수준이 낮을수록 자살 생각이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 돈이 없어서 본인이나 가족이 병원에 갈수 없었던 경험, 2달 이상 집세가 밀렸거나 집세를 낼 수 없어 집을 옮긴 경험, 먹을 것을 살 돈이 없어 균형 있는 식사를 할 수 없었던 경험, 공과금을 기한 내 납부하지 못한 경험, 근로능력이 있으나 직업을 갖지 못한 경험, 경제적인 어려움 때문에 먹을 것이 떨어졌는데도 더 살 돈이 없었던 경험 등이 노인의 자살 생각에 통계적으로 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 연구 결과를 토대로 이 논문은 의료급여 사례관리 확대, 노인 주거급여 및 정주 여건 개선, 노인 식생활실태 조사 강화, 노인 공과금 지원 방안 확대 등의 정책 방안을 제시하였다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.5-18
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• 1999

The aim of this study is the development of a fee - based model day care center for the elderly by inquiring into the current condition of facilities in America and in Korea, and in surveying the opinion of domestic elderly about day care facilities. A field trip to U.S. day care services was held between July 5 and July 15 in 1997, and an on-the-spot study for domestic facilities took place during March in 1998. Our research reveals that the overall supply of day care facilities can not meet future demand in terms of quality and quantity. Therefore a model must be created for day care centers of a that consists of a director from a professional group. an adequate environment, and a standardized in order to offer a qualified public health service linked to the home and community in Korea. The director of a day care center is a critical variable in determining the quality of service. Professional skills related to the needs of the elderly and the person's quality of service should be considered in appointing director for the center. This study belleves that a professional nurse should be the director of a day care center. The operating environment of a day care facility should be made up of considerable space comparable to the number of residents, should be in a comfortable and safe location, and should have equipment that provides a qualified, safe service to the elderly. Our model is designed for 20 persons and allocates 4 Peng per person. This model is comprised of a reading room. a craft room, a health room, a room for physical therapy, a dining room, a staff office, and a multi -purpose room connected to other rooms. Day care service should be a comprehensive service program meeting the multidimensional needs of the elderly. A comprehensive service program needs a team of various professionals made up of the elderly family, participants, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, nutritionists, and medical doctors. The program will also include health care service, physical therapy, speech therapy. diet, occupational therapy, transportation service, health and an education program, etc. In conclusion, a model of a day care center is developed with the following components: a professional director and an environment and program, that considers the physical, mental, and social characteristics of the elderly. A model should also motivate self-reliance self-fulfillment in the elderly in order to fulfill their health needs and to prevent isolation from society and mental depression. Furthermore, This facility will be a beneficial factor in reducing a family's burden on caring for the elderly that includes unnecessary hospital expenses. The following is a suggestion based on results this study: A service program should be developed to fit the conditions of the elderly in Korea by specifically analyzing the needs of the elderly.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.635-644
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• 2001

This study was carried out to investigate the intake patterns of health food according to the kind of disease of the elderly aged over 60 years living in the Chuncheon area. This study was conducted by using a questionnaire from December 1999 to the March 2000. The data was analyzed using a SPSS program. The results were summarized as follows : The poorer the self- perceived health condition, the lower the level of activity of daily living(ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living(IADL) were the higher. the frequency score of health food intake. The incidence of disease, such as arthritis(44.7%), hypertension(18.8%), digestive diseases(17.1%), diabetes(10.5%) were found to be higher. than other chronic diseases among the elderly. The frequency score of health food intake was not significantly different according to self-perceived health status, disease status, or the level of ADL and IADl.. The must important source of information for health food intake was the recommendation of friends and relatives(68.7%). Twenty eight point two percent of the elderly considered health foods to be effective, however 8.3% of the elderly considered them to be ineffective. The elderly with chronic diseases had taken health floods in the descending order of neuralgia-arthritis, hypertension, digestive disease, diabetes. The elderly with digestive diseases, diabetes, renal disease, neuralgia- arthritis and respiratory disease were inclined to habitually take health floods once or twice per year. Intake of Korean traditional folk food was as high as intake of registered health food and Chinese tonic medicine. The most frequently taken health food was tonic medicine, which is fo11owed by pumpkin, ginseng products, herbal tea formula with black goat, deer antler and Kye-so-ju. Intakes of health food such as tonic medicine, blood of the deer, royal jelly, aloe were found to be higher among the elderly with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and digestive disease. However, intakes of ginseng products, deer antler, pumpkin, herbal tea formula with black goat and Kye-so-ju were found to be higher among the healthy elderly. The elderly with neuralgia-arthritis had taken sixteen kinds of health foods. From these results, a wide consumer education program should be developed to convince people of the importance of well-balanced diet and to choose proper health foods according to the elderly's health conditions. Also, comprehensive and scientific research into Korean traditional folk foods are needed for the correct use.