• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.367-371
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• 2020

We evaluated the eating pattern, physical activity, and daytime sleepiness level in Chilean shift workers. Fifty, middle-aged adult health workers from a public hospital in Santiago, Chile, were included: a group undergoing shift work (shift workers, including at least one "night shift" and one "long day", n = 33), and day workers under traditional schedule (from 8:00 to 17:00h, n = 17). Body composition, physical activity, and daytime sleepiness levels, and diet characteristics (diet composition, meals' timing, and diet quality) were assessed. Despite similar total energy intake, shift worker showed lower carbohydrate (% of energy) and higher protein intake (both P < 0.01), decreased diet quality, an irregular eating pattern, and delayed meal timing (all P < 0.05). Physical activity and daytime sleepiness levels did not differ between groups. Findings from this first Chilean study in healthcare shift workers support the fact that meal timing and diet quality appear as critical factors for upcoming intervention studies in this group.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.37-47
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 안양지역 관내 어린이급식소 중 2019년부터 3년간 낮은 급식 위생관리 등급으로 머물러 있는 어린이급식소에서 개선되어야 할 주요 항목이 무엇인지 밝혀내고자 하였다. 등급은 이전 급식 위생관리 수준이 미흡할 경우 새싹군으로, 우수할 경우 열매군으로 나누었으며, 위생관리 6영역, 45가지 세부 항목을 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 어린이급식소의 급식 위생관리 등급에 따라, 또 시기에 따라 점수가 낮은 항목들은 다양했다. 새싹군은 3년 내내 열매군에 비해 6영역 모두에서 점수가 낮았으며, 특히 보존식에 대한 세부 항목의 점수가 가장 낮았다. 결론적으로, 어린이급식소의 급식 위생관리 시, 등급별로 개선해야 할 위생관리 항목이 다르다는 것을 인지하여, 철저히 관리해야 할 항목을 사전에 파악하고 그에 적합한 지도를 시행해야 할 것이다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제15권9호
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• pp.1319-1325
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• 2002

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of early feed restriction on growth, feed conversion ratio (FCR) and mortality in unsexed broiler chickens. In Experiment 1, 350 one-day-old broiler chickens were divided into 7 groups. Each treatment group was represented by five replicates of ten broilers each. One group was fed ad libitum as the control group and the other six groups were fed 25% ad libitum (25% multiplied by amount of feed intake of ad libitum chickens at the previous day) for 4 or 6 days, 50% ad libitum for 4 or 6 days, and 75% ad libitum for 4 or 6 days. In experiment 2, 500 broiler chickens were divided into 10 groups. Each treatment group was represented by five replicates of ten broilers each. One group was fed ad libitum as the control group. Three ages of feed restriction initial timing (2, 4 or 6 days of age) and three types of feed restriction (physical restriction, meal feeding and diet dilution) were used ($3{\times}3$) in both experiments. They were feed-restricted for 6 days. Results showed that restricted broilers exhibited compensatory growth in both experiments except for diet dilution groups. In both experiments, FCR of restricted broilers was higher, whereas feed intake of them was lower during restriction period. FCR of restricted broilers was lower upon refeeding. Mortality was inconsistently affected by early feed restriction. Leg abnormality was lower in restricted broilers in both experiments. Level of feed restriction significantly influenced body weight, FCR and feed intake of restricted broilers (p<0.05), but duration of feed restriction had no effect. Type of restriction significantly affected body weight, feed intake and FCR (p<0.05). It appeared that to achieve the best result (complete compensatory growth and better FCR), broilers should be restricted at 25% ad libitum for 6 days (Experiment 1). Meal feeding started at 2 days of age would show the best performance (Experiment 2).

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.1185-1200
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• 2023

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: In the United States, one in every 5 children is obese with greater likelihood in low-income households. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have accelerated disparities in child obesity risk factors, such as poor dietary intake and increased sedentary behaviors, among low-income families because of financial difficulties, social isolation and other struggles. This study reveals insights into nutrition and health challenges among low-income families of young children in West Texas to better understand needs and develop interventions. SUBJECTS/METHODS: In-depth individual interviews were performed via Zoom among 11 families of children under the age of 3. A semi-structured interview guide was developed to explore 3 areas: changes in (1) dietary intake and (2) sedentary behaviors and (3) families' preferences regarding a parent nutrition education program. Each interview was audiorecorded, transcribed, and coded using MaxQDA software. RESULTS: Eating together as a family become challenging because of irregular work schedules during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most parents stated that their children's dietary habits shifted with an increased consumption of processed foods. Many parents are unable to afford healthful foods and have utilized food and nutrition assistance programs to help feed their families. All families reported that their children's screen time substantially increased compared to the pre-pandemic times. Moreover, the majority of parents did not associate child screen time with an obesity risk, so this area could be of particular interest for future interventions. Meal preparation ideas, remote modality, and early timing were identified as key intervention strategies. CONCLUSIONS: Online nutrition interventions that emphasize the guidelines for child screen time and regular meal routines will be effective and promising tools to reach low-income parents for early childhood health promotion and obesity prevention.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.479-486
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• 2017

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Timing of almond intake during a day may result differently in the perspectives of body composition and changes of lipid profile. The current study was conducted to compare the effects of daily almond intake as a preload versus as a snack on body composition, blood lipid profile, and oxidative and inflammation indicators among young Korean adults aged 20-39 years old. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a pre-meal almond group (PM), a snack almond group (SN) in which participants were instructed to consume 56 g of almonds either as a preload before meals or as a snack between meals, respectively, and a control group (CL) in which participants were provided high-carbohydrate iso-caloric control food. Measurements were performed at baseline, weeks 8 and 16. RESULTS: A total of 169 (M 77 / F 92) out of the 227 participants completed the study between June 2014 and June 2015 (n = 58 for PM; 55 for SN; and 56 for CL). A significant decrease in body fat mass was observed in the PM group at both weeks 8 and 16 compared with the CL. There were significant intervention effects on changes of body fat mass (P = 0.025), body fat percentages (P = 0.019), and visceral fat levels (P < 0.001). Consuming almonds as a daily snack reduced the levels of total cholesterol (P = 0.043) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (P = 0.011) without changing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol compared with the CL. CONCLUSION: Almond consumption as a preload modified body fat percentages, whereas snacking on almonds between meals improved blood lipid profiles. This trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT03014531.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.174-184
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• 2005

이번 연구는 18개월 이전에 발생한 우식의 원인을 파악하고자 일신기독병원에 육아상담과 예방접종을 위해 내원한 생후 18개월 유아 234명과 그 보호자를 대상으로 직접면담과 구강검진을 시행하였으며 우식군과 비우식군 유아들에 대해 우식의 원인이 될 수 있는 사항들을 비교, 분석하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 전체 유아의 유아기 우식증 유병율은 27.4%였다. 2. 우식군에서의 맏이의 비율과 어머니의 학력, 가정의 경제수준이 더 낮았다. 3. 이 시기의 이유여부는 두 집단간 차이가 없었으나, 우식군에서 연장된 모유수유 비율이 더 높았고 수유회수가 많았다. 4. 간식습관에서는 우식군에서 초콜렛, 사탕 등의 우식성 간식의 섭취비율이 높았고 과일과 우유의 섭취 비율이 낮았으며 불규칙한 간식습관을 가지고 있었다. 5. 우식군에서 구강위생관리가 시행되는 비율이 더 낮았으며 잇솔질 시작 시기가 더 늦은 편이었다. 이상의 결과를 통해서 이 시기의 유아기 우식증은 사회, 경제적인 수준과 연장된 모유수유, 불량한 간식의 종류와 습관에 의해 발현된다고 생각된다.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.408-413
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• 2006

We assessed the ability of a Pseudonocardia sp. from soil samples to bioconvert vitamin $D_3$. The optimal culture conditions for the bioconversion of vitamin $D_3$ to active $1{\alpha}$,25-dihydroxyvitamin $D_3$ were investigated by varying the carbon and nitrogen sources, the metal salt concentrations, the initial pH, and the temperature. Microbial transformations were carried out with the addition of vitamin $D_3$ dissolved in ethanol. They were sampled by extraction with methanol-dichloromethane and the samples were examined by HPLC. Optimum culture conditions were found to be 0.4% yeast extract, 1% glucose, 3% starch, 1% fish meal, 0.2% NaCl, 0.01% $K_2HPO_4$, 0.2% $CaCO_3$, 0.01% NaF, and pH 7.0 at $28^{\circ}C$. The optimal timing of the addition of vitamin $D_3$ for the production of calcitriol by Pseudonocardia autotrophica ID9302 was concurrent with the inoculation of seed culture broth. Maximum calcitriol productivity and the yield of bioconversion reached a value of 10.4mg/L and 10.4% respectively on the 7th day in a 75L fementer jar under the above conditions.

• 한국가정과교육학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.63-83
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• 2008

본 연구는 중학생들의 영양지식, 식생활 관여도 및 식행동 실태를 파악하고 영양지식 정도에 따른 식생활 관여도와 식행동 차이를 비교 분석함으로써 남 녀 중학생들의 바람직한 식행동을 유도하여 청소년들의 건강증진에 이바지할 수 있는 식생활 교육의 기초자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 나주시 소재의 남 여 중학생 528명을 대상으로 구조화된 설문지를 사용하여 자료를 수집하였다. 자료의 분석은 SAS/PC 프로그램을 이용하여, 빈도, 백분율, 평균, 표준편차를 산출하였고, t-test, 일원변량분석을 수행하였으며, 사후검증으로 Duncan의 다중범위검증을 실시하였다. 주요 연구 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, 중학생의 식사행동 인식은 세끼 식사 중 아침식사를 중요하게 생각하는 경우가 가장 많았으며, 음식 선택의 기준은 맛을 가장 우선시하였다. 주문 배달음식 섭취는 일주일에 1$\sim$2회가 가장 높았고 주문 배달음식 종류는 서양음식이 가장 높게 나타났다. 본인의 체중 인지는 살찐편이라고 생각하는 경우가 높게 나타났고, 체중조절 방법으로 운동을 하고 있는 경우가 가장 많았으며, 그에 따른 운동의 규칙성은 응답자의 절반 가량이 규칙적으로 하지 않았다. 실시하고 있는 운동의 종류는 걷기, 달리기, 윗몸 일으키기 등이었고 자신의 식생활에서 개선할 점에서는 편식과 불규칙한 식사시간을 고쳐야할 점이라고 높게 인식하고 있었다. 식생활 정보 수집원으로는 TV를 통해 얻는 경우가 40%임을 볼 때 영양정보 전달의 효과적인 대중매체의 책임있는 교육 프로그램이 개발, 보급되어야 하겠다. 둘째, 관련변인에 따른 식생활 관여도는 성별, 학년, 모 학력, 체중의 인지, 체중 조절 방법, 운동 형태, 개선할 식생활의 인지에 따라 유의한 차이가 나타났다. 관련변인에 따른 식행동은 학년, 식사의 우선 순위, 음식 선택 기준, 체중 조절 방법, 개선할 식생활의 인지에 따라 유의한 차이를 보였다. 셋째, 영양지식 정도에 따른 식생활 관여도의 차이는 영양지식이 '상'과 '중'인 집단에 비해 '하'인 집단이 낮게 나타났다. 영양지식 정도에 따른 식행동의 차이는 영양지식이 높은 집단이 식행동이 양호하게 나타났고, 영양지식이 낮은 집단이 식행동도 낮게 나타났다. 이는 청소년 시기에 습득한 영양지식이 실제 식생활 태도에 크게 작용하는 점으로 보아 올바른 식습관 형성에 도움을 줄 수 있는 체계적이고 지속적인 학교교육과 가정교육의 필요하다고 하겠다. 넷째, 식생활 관여도에 따른 식행동의 차이는 식생활 관여도가 높은 집단의 식행동이 식생활 관여도가 낮은 집단보다 식행동이 유의적으로 높게 나타났다.