• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.124-136
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• 2002

As the elderly population has increased in recent years in Korea chronic degenerative diseases prevalent in the aged have garnered attention in relation to food behavior. In general, dietary intakes of elderly Koreans were inadequate in quality as well as in quantity. Especially, intakes of Ca, vitamin A, and riboflavin along with total energy were insufficient. They tended to consume high carbohydrate and low fat energy rates which may be resulted from long standing vegetable-based flood patterns. Relationships between dietary intakes and indices of cardiovascular diseases revealed that blood pressures and serum lipids patterns tended to be poor in individuals having high abdominal fat accumulations which seemed to be related with dietary consumption of high carbohydrate and insufficient intake of many nutrients. These results suggested that a nutritionally balanced diet including animal sources floods is needed in order to prevent an abdominal obesity and cardiovascular diseases. The bone health status of the Korean elderly appeared poor. It was more serious in women recording a higher prevalence rate of osteopenia and osteoporosis than in men. There were strong associations between dietary factors and bone health status. Bone mineral density was found to be higher with higher intakes of protein energy rate, the total amount of feeds, and many nutrients including Ca and p, indicating that a good quality diet is essential in maintaining healthy bone status in later life. mental health condition of the elderly as measured by cognitive function and the degree of depression was also inadequate and had strong association with dietary consumption. The positive results were obtained in individuals having an adequate dict. Therefore, it could be summarized that the physical as well as mental health in elderly Koreans are highly related with their dietary patterns. Thus, the older adults need te consume nutritionally well balanced diet in sufficient amount, which contains various flood items including significant amounts of animal source floods in a daily diet in order to maintain healthy condition.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.275-283
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• 2019

This study was carried out to investigate the various roles and effects of Morinda citrifolia L.(noni) on the human body and to utilize the findings obtained for future disease related research on food and nutrition. Morinda citrifolia L. has been used in folk medicine by Polynesians for over 2,000 years and is reported to have a broad range of therapeutic effects. Noni is an alkaloid system such as proxeronine, scopoletin, octanoic acid, terpenoids, alkaloids, anthraquinones, nordamnacanthal, morindone, rubiadin, b-sitosterol, flavone glycosides, linoleic acid, acubin, L-asperuloside, caproic acid, caprylic acid, ursolic acid, rutin. Noni's side effects have been reported to affect anti-inflammatory, analgesics, LDL antioxidant, anti-tumor, antifungal, antibiotic, antiviral, antiparasitic and immunosuppressive effects. In particular, noni's efficacy is considered to be important for the prevention of diseases by inhibiting active oxygen, which is a direct cause of oxidative stress, through various metabolites through 'xeronine system'. Noni's functions and effects that have been examined in this study include anti-inflammation, pain relief, antioxidant, anticancer, hepatocyte protection among others. Therefore, noni's extracts are considered highly useful for diverse scientific and nutritional health functional foods.

• 급식외식위생학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2022

As one of the post-COVID-19 response strategies, representative processed products derived from the natural plant material flaxseed and a dietary supplement fortified with female hormones (estrogens) were developed in Canada, an eco-friendly country was introduced. These products were: 1) flaxseed oil to help maintain cognitive and immune function, 2) Lignan50, a substance with effects similar to estrogen, a female hormone, 3) XanFlax, a thickener for confectionery/baking and egg substitute, 4) MediFlax, a constipation reliever, 5) SesaFlax, which has a fragrance similar to sesame, 6) Linusorb, which is effective for its pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory/anti-oxidation and anti-aging properties, and 7) LinuLyte, a water/electrolyte supplement containing high dietary fiber. It is expected that these dietary products will help maintain and promote health as part of a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.723-731
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• 2008

Immunomodulatory feed additives might offer alternatives to antimicrobial growth promoters in pig production. This experiment was designed to determine the effects of dietary galacto-mannan-oligosaccharide (GMOS) and chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) supplementation on the immune response in early-weaned piglets. Forty 15-day-old piglets (Duroc$\times$Landrace$\times$Yorkshire) with an average live body weight of $5.6{\pm}0.51kg$ were weaned and randomly assigned to 4 treatment groups that were fed maize-soybean meal diets containing either basal, 110 mg/kg of lincomycin, 250 mg/kg of COS or 0.2% GMOS, respectively, over a 2-week period. Another six piglets of the same age were sacrificed on the same day at the beginning of the study for sampling, in order to obtain baseline values. Interleukin (IL)-1${\beta}$gene expression in peripheral blood monocytes, jejunal mucosa and lymph nodes, as well as serum levels of IL-1${\beta}$ IL-2 and IL-6, IgA, IgG, and IgM, were evaluated for 5 pigs from each group at 15 and 28 days of age. The results indicate that weaning stress resulted in decreases in serum antibody and cytokine levels. Dietary supplementation with GMOS or COS enhanced (p<0.05) IL-1${\beta}$gene expression in jejunal mucosa and lymph nodes, as well as serum levels of IL-1${\beta}$ IL-2, IL-6, IgA, IgG and IgM compared to supplementation with lincomycin. These findings suggest that GMOS or COS may enhance the cell-mediated immune response in early-weaned piglets by modulating the production of cytokines and antibodies, which shows that GMOS or COS have different effects than the antibiotic on animal growth and health.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제41권8호
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• pp.718-732
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• 2008

본 연구는 2007년 2월부터 5월까지 서울에 위치한 A 대학병원 치매클리닉에 내원한 65세 이상 노인 38명을 대상으로 영양섭취 상태와 인지기능에 관련이 있는 영양소 및 식품의 요인을 알아보고자 실시되었으며 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 알쯔하이머병 노인의 평균연령은 75.8 ${\pm}$ 5.8세로 남녀 성비에서 여자 노인의 비율이 더 높았으며, 체질량지수 과체중과 비만 범위의 분포가 가장 높게 나타났다. 섭취한 총 열량은 1,656.4 ${\pm}$ 528.1 kcal로 2005 국민 건강.영양조사와 비교하여 단백질, 지방, 철분, 칼륨, 비타민 Bl, 비타민 B2, 나이아신, 비타민 C는 더 많이 섭취하였고, 당질, 섬유소, 칼슘, 인, 나트륨, 비타민 A는 더 적게 섭취하는 것으로 나타났다. 식품군별 섭취량에서는 채소류를 309.0 ${\pm}$ 152.4 g로 가장 많이 섭취하였고, 설탕은 7.2 ${\pm}$ 9.3 g로 가장 적게 섭취한 것으로 나타났다. 알쯔하이머병 노인의 인지기능과 관련이 있는 식이요인은 주의집중력에서 식물성 칼슘이 부정적으로 관련이 있는 것으로 나타났고, 언어능력에서는 아연이, 기억력에서는 생선 및 어패류, 두류 및 종실류, 당류군의 섭취가 긍정적인 관련성을 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 간이정신상태검사의 시간지남력에서 계란은 인지기능과 부정적으로 관련성을 가지는 것으로 나타났으며 기억회상에는 지방, 시공간구성력에는 당류의 섭취가 인지기능에 긍정적으로 관련이 있는 요인으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과에서 알쯔하이머병 노인들의 인지기능과 식품 및 영양소의 섭취가 관련이 있다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 그러나 대조군이 없는 연구이므로 향후 알쯔하이머병이 없는 노인들을 포함한 비교연구와 시간경과에 따른 식이섭취 양상과 인지기능 상태에 대한 전향적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다. 더 나아가 알쯔하이머병 노인들에게 나타날 수 있는 식사와 관련한 이상행동을 고려하여 인지기능의 세분화 된 특정 영역과 밀접하게 관련된 식이요인에 대한 심층적인 연구를 통하여 알쯔하이머병 노인들의 식사의 질 향상과 더불어 이상행동의 예후 또한 좋게 하고 삶의 질을 높이는데 기여할 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한영양사협회학술지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.199-211
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• 2018

This study was a correlation study to analyze the effects of smartphone usage time on food choice perceptions and behavior in middle school students in Seoul areas. The subjects to be surveyed were middle school students attending junior high schools in Mapo-gu, Seoul. A total of 133, 102, and 102 students were in the first second, and third grades, respectively. The usage time of smartphones was the weekday and weekend usage time except for the call function. Food choice perception and its behavior as dietary habits were constructed referring to previous research and food balance wheels data for the correct dietary habits of the Ministry of Health & Welfare and Korean Nutrition Society. The food choice behavior was categorized into non-recommended food and recommended food. The results are summarized as follows. First, the longer the time spent on smartphones, the less favorable the perception of correct food choices. Second, the higher the dependence on smartphones, the less favorable the perception of correct food choices. Third, the correct perception of food choices has been shown to reduce food choices, known as non-recommended foods. In addition, proper perception of food choices has been shown to increase the choice of recommended foods. In conclusion, the usage time and reliance of smartphones of middle school students was found to affect the food choice behavior by lowering the perception of correct food choices. This research is expected to form the basis for the development of programs and educational materials that can be of assistance to adolescents who are experiencing difficulties.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.465-474
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• 2019

본 연구는 한국 농촌 지역에 거주하는 60세 이상 노인 393명을 대상으로 혈청 비타민 D 상태와 영양소 섭취량을 파악하고, 비타민 D와 인지기능 사이의 상관성을 밝혔다. 미국 IOM의 비타민 D 진단 기준에 따라 대상자는 결핍군 26명 (6.6%), 부족군 175명 (44.5%), 충분군 192명 (48.9%)으로 분류되었다. 인구사회학적 특징을 세 군에 따라 분석한 결과, 충분군에서 남성과 음주자 비율, 실외직 비율, 키, 체중이 가장 높았다. 모든 영양소 섭취량에서는 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 인지기능을 평가하는 MMSE-KC의 총 점수는 충분군일수록 높았으며, 부분별로 지남력, 기억 등록, 집중력, 구성능력에서 충분군의 점수가 가장 높았으나 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 인지기능 저하 비율은 결핍군 53.8%, 부족군 38.3%, 충분군 31.9%로 혈청 비타민 D 농도가 높을수록 낮아졌으며, 유의미한 상관성이 있었다. 비타민 D 결핍군일수록 인지기능 저하의 위험도가 높아졌으나, 통계적으로 유의적인 차이는 없었다. 이 결과를 토대로 혈청 비타민 D 농도가 인지기능 저하와 관련이 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 노인들은 노화로 인해 피부의 합성능력이 저하되어 비타민 D가 결핍되기 쉬우므로 인지기능 저하 및 치매의 예방을 위해 육류, 생선, 버섯 및 유제품등의 비타민 D 급원 식품이나 보충제 섭취가 필요하다고 생각된다. 상기 연구를 바탕으로 후속 연구는 비타민 D와 인지기능 사이의 인과관계를 밝힐 수 있는 코호트나 임상 연구가 요구된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.693-696
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• 1998

Chitin의 탈아세틸화로 얻어지는 화합물인 chitosan과 chitooligosaccharide는 다양한 생리활성 기능을 나타내므로 생물의학적인 응용에 많은 관심이 집중되고 있다. 본 연구는 수용성 chitooligosaccharide가 생쥐의 간 기능에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위하여 수행되었다. 6주 동안 3% cholesterol를 식이한 생쥐에서는 혈장 cholesterol 함량이 증가하였으나, 1% chitooligosaccharide와 3% cholesterol을 함께 식이한 생쥐에서는 혈장 cholesterol 함량이 23% 정도 감소하였다. 그러나 혈장내 HDL-cholesterol과 간내 cholesterol 함량에는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 한편, 15% ethanol을 8주간 투여한 생쥐에서는 inflammation, necrosis, 지방구의 축적, GPT의 활성 증가 등 간 상해가 관찰되었다. 그와 반면에 0.5% chitooligosaccharide와 15% ethanol을 함께 투여한 생쥐에서는 ethanol에 의해 유발된 간 상해가 현저히 억제되어 지방구의 축적이 관찰되지 않았고, 혈장의 GPT 활성이 25%정도 감소하였다. 따라서, chitooligosaccharide가 생쥐에서 혈장 cholesterol 함량을 감소시키고, 알코올성 지방간을 예방하는 등 부분적인 기능이 있음을 보여주었다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.239-244
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• 2003

This study investigated the in vivo insulin function of Polygonatum odoratum in normal and diabetic male Sprague-Dawley rats. Diabetes mellitus was induced by an i.p. injection of streptozotocin. Normal and diabetic rats were assigned to the diet groups of the control basal diet and Polygonatum odoratum diet. The animals were fed the diet and water ad libitum for 15 days. Initial and final body weights, total food intake and serum glucose and insulin levels were measured. An insulin suppression test was performed to elucidate the insulin function in the peripheral tissues. The results showed that the final serum glucose levels significantly decreased in the diabetic rats on the Polygonatum odoratum diet compared with the diabetic rats on the control diet. The final serum insulin levels were increased in the diabetic rats on the Polygonatum odoratum diet compared with the diabetic rats on the control diet. The in vivo function of the insulin increased in the diabetic rats on the Polygonatum odoratum compared with the diabetic rats on the control diet. These data indicate that Polygonatum odoratum may be beneficial in improving the in vivo insulin function in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.544-557
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• 2010

This study was performed with Korean adults to investigate Makgeolli drinking behavior, preference, and perception about Makgeolli and health, as well as Makgeolli complaints and prices. A survey questionnaire was formulated to obtain information on demographic variables, drinking habits, and perceptions about Makgeolli's function, price, and complaints. The questionnaire was distributed to 468 adults living in the capital area. The results are as follows. Makgeolli (16.1%) was third preferred, following Soju (45.1%) and beer (30.7%), and no significant differences were observed by gender and income, but the preference for Makgeolli increased with increasing age (p<0.001). According to the survey, the largest reason both genders drank Makgeolli was that it tastes good. Men preferred Makgeolli for its health effects and cheap price, while women preferred it for the atmosphere while drinking it. Also, older people and those with higher incomes preferred drinking Makgeolli for its health effect rather than its good taste (p<0.001 for each). No significant difference was observed by gender for the question "Do you think that Makgeolli has a health-promoting effect?" Overall, 51% of the subjects gave positive answers and only 5.9% gave negative answers. Significantly, older people and those with a higher income had a higher rate of answering positively to this question. Belching (45.1%) and headache (29.9%) were the most common symptoms among the side effects of drinking Makgeolli. No significant difference was observed by gender or income, but older people had a higher rate of belching and fewer headaches than younger people (p<0.001). Women had a significantly higher rate of perceiving that Makgeolli was cheap than men. Age and income differences did not influence price perception. To the question "What is the ideal price for high quality Makgeolli", 32.1% answered that the present rate (1,000 won) was ideal, and 59.4% answered that a price between 1,000 and 2,000 won was ideal. These results indicate that the high preference for Makgeolli is due to its good taste and health effects. However, belching and headache caused by drinking Makgeolli were the most common complaints and, thus, must be solved. Some opinions indicated that Makgeolli must eliminate its low-quality image, but, according to this survey, most subjects answered that the ideal price of higher-quality Makgeolli should be increased slightly, which would cause price resistance.