• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.46-58
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to compare the nutrition intakes and factors related to dietary behaviors according to age in female. The subjects included 579 females aged 15 - 59 years. This survey was conducted using a selfadministered questionnaire to obtain data about eating behaviors, living habits, eating disorders by EAT-26 (Eating Attitude Test-26), and nutrition knowledge. In younger women aged 15 - 20 years, the living habits related to health such as smoking, drinking and exercising were undesirable. In addition, the younger women group had significantly higher levels of skipping meals and frequency of eating snacks compared to the older women group and their eating times were not regular. And they showed a lower score of health eating index by mini dietary assessment (MDA). Although, all age groups consumed energy, Ca, Fe, and thiamin below the Korean RDA; especially, in adolescent, Ca intakes ($67.1\%$ RDA) were extremely low. In addition, mean score of EAT-26 was significantly higher in young women aged 15 - 29 years than older women. Also, they had rather lower levels of accuracy and perception for nutrition knowledge compared to older age group. These results suggested that Korean adolescent had undesirable nutritional intakes and attitude, and nutrition knowledge, indicating inadequate eating behaviors. These poor dietary behaviors can affect the health status. Therefore, the nutrition counseling and education to help people to have correct nutrition knowledge and to form better eating habits needs to be established.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.719-728
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• 2012

This study focused on the yearly-dietary habits, nutrition status, and health of female students residing in Seoul. A number of classes were assess based on their dietary behaviors in oder to attempt to determine differences in their attitudes to nutrition, according to age. The students of class 2011 (sophomore) ate meals more regularly than the female students of the 2008 class (p<0.05). It was found that sophomore female students of class 2008 consumed higher than average nutrient intake. Sophomore female students of the 2011 class consumed lower than average vitamin $B_2$, C, Ca, and Fe intakes. Folic acid in take was lower than average in both groups. Phosphorus and sodium intakes in both groups were excessive (p<0.05). When surveyed, sophomore female students of the 2008 class believed that the most important thing for health was exercise, whereas students of class 2011 believed that nutrient intake was the most important factor (p<0.05). Female students of the 2008 class exercised 1~2 times a week generally, whereas students of class 2011 exercised three times (43.2%) (p<0.05). Therefore, it is necessary to study changes in dietary habits and health status according to the age of students, and develop specific nutrition education programs for female students.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.252-263
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• 2012

The present study was performed to evaluate dietary behavior, food intake, and satisfaction with food-related life regarding the elderly residing in different regions of Korea. The survey was conducted on 631 individuals over 55 years old in either urban or rural areas. The survey was carried out using a questionnaire including dietary behavior, mini dietary assessment, and a food frequency questionnaire. The average age of the rural elderly was higher than that of the urban elderly whereas, education level and economic status were higher in the urban elderly compared to the rural elderly. The intake of dairy products, meats, instant foods, snacks, and the use of nutrient supplementation were significantly higher in the urban elderly than those of the rural elderly (p = 0.000). The intake of vegetables was significantly higher in the rural elderly (p = 0000). Furthermore, the rural elderly were more satisfied with food-related life and had better balanced diets than those of the urban elderly. Taken together, the results of this study revealed that customized nutritional management and education for adequate meals in different regions should be developed and provided in order to improve the quality of healthy living for the elderly.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.5-16
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• 2017

This study was conducted to compare the nutritional status, nutrient intakes, and chronic disease risks of Chinese elderly people. MNA (Mini Nutritional Assessment) developed for elderly people was used to determine their nutritional status. In this study, participants consisted of 148 urban residents aged 65 years and over residing in three cities in Shandong Province, China. Participants were 67 (45.3%) men and 81 (54.7%) women, and average age was 72.8 years. According to MNA score, 77.7% of participants were 'well nourished', 22.3% were 'at risk of malnutrition', and 2% were 'malnourished'. Nutritional status was divided into two groups by MNA score as 'well nourished' and 'malnourished', which was formed with the combination of 'at risk of malnutrition' and 'malnourished'. Compared with the well nourished group, the malnourished group was older, and physical status indicators such as weight, BMI (Body Mass Index), and calf circumference of the malnourished group were much smaller. The malnourished group had higher prevalence rates of heart disease and stomach disorders while the well nourished group had a higher rate of hypertension. There was no significant difference between the malnourished group and well nourished group in nutritional intake below Chinese DRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes) among elder males. A higher proportion of elder females showed insufficient intakes of energy, protein, vitamin A, vitamin E, and zinc in the malnourished group compared to the well nourished group. The INQ (Index of Nutrition Quality) of calcium, magnesium, zinc, iodine, and most vitamins was less than 1 in both the malnourished and well nourished groups.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.570-580
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the multilateral weight control program provided by the university health care center for female college students. The program was 8weeks long and composed of nutrition consultation, exercise, and behavior modification. Nutrition education focused on a low calorie and balanced diet, increasing the intake of protein and micronutrients and reducing carbohydrate and fat consumption. Evaluations were made upon completion of an 8-week program and upon follow-up at 6 months after the end of program. A total of 92 women completed the 8-week program, while 20 completed the follow-up survey. Upon completion of the 8-week program, significant decreases in body weight, BMI, body fat (kg), and %body fat were observed, and muscle mass was also reduced. The total energy and carbohydrates intake were also significantly decreased in subjects with weight loss, while the percentage of subjects whose consumption of protein, calcium, iron, vitamin $B_1$, $B_6$, and niacin did not meet the EAR, were decreased. The blood values of glucose, total cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol were decreased. The follow-up survey revealed that the subjects continued to lose weight after completion of the program. In addition, a Mini nutrition assessment revealed that diet quality improved, especially with respect to reductions in the consumption frequency of fried, greasy and salty food. In conclusion, the multilateral weight control program with diet education for female college students was effective for long lasting weight control and improved dietary behavior. Nutrition education for weight reduction should focus on balanced nutrition as well as lowering the total caloric intake.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.191-199
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• 2003

This study was conducted to evaluate nutritional status of Korean women of child-bearing age. A comparison was made between 113 non-pregnant and 200 pregnant women. Pregnant women of 24-28 weeks of gestation were recruited from prenatal clinic in Seoul. Nonpregnant women were included college students, nurses, office employers, and sales women. General characteristics, anthropometric measurements, dietary intakes, and hematological values were assessed. There was no difference in mean BMI for nonpregnant and pregnant (pre-gravid) women, which were 20.2 kg/m$^2$and 20.6 kg/m$^2$respectively. The pregnant women showed a tendency of better health-caring behavior, evidenced by stop smoking and drinking, and in taking nutrient supplements. The mean intakes of energy, vitamin A, vitamin B$_2$, calcium, and iron did not meet Korean RDA for adult women. In particular, calcium and iron intakes of both nonpregnant and pregnant women were under 60% of the Korean RDA. Judging by MDA score, dietary quality was better in pregnant than in nonpregnant women. Mean serum values of albumin, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, Hb, IgA, IgG were in normal range. However, more than 13% of the nonpregnant subjects showed mild hypercholesterolemia (cholesterol > 200 mg/dl) and anemia (Hb < 12.0 g/dl) . The percentage of anemia in pregnant women were much higher; the subject with Hb < 11.0 g/dl were approximately 30%. The pregnant subjects showed significantly higher serum concentrations of triglycerides and cholesterol, and significantly lower concentrations of albumin, IgA, and IgG compared to nonpregnant women. Correlation analysis showed that Hb concentrations were correlated with the intakes of iron- and protein- containing foods such as meat and vegetables. This study strongly suggest that iron-deficient anemia is a major nutrition problem in Korean child-bearing women and this condition is correlated with dietary intakes.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.406-414
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• 2018

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to determine dysphagia risk among community-dwelling elderly people living at home. We also examined the impact of socio-demographic variables on dysphagia risk as well as the relationship between dysphagia risk and dietary characteristics. SUBJECTS/METHODS: The study sample included 568 community-dwelling individuals, aged 65 years and above, who were living independently in their own home in Seoul, Gyeonggi, or Gwangju in South Korea. We used a dysphagia risk assessment scale to screen for dysphagia risk and the Mini nutritional assessment to evaluate the nutritional status. Associations between dysphagia risk and other variables were assessed using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Of the 568 subjects, 350 (61.6%) were classified into the dysphagia risk group (DR) and 218 (38.4%) were classified into the normal group (non-DR). Being female (odds ratio (OR) = 1.82, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.28-2.59), being 75 years and older (OR = 2.40, 95% CI = 1.69-3.42), having a lower education level (OR = 2.29, 95% CI = 1.33-3.97), and having a lower perceived economic status (OR = 2.18, 95% CI = 1.32-3.60) were more frequently observed with dysphagia risk compared to those who did not have such characteristics. Lowered mastication ability (OR = 14.40, 95% CI = 4.43-46.95), being at risk of malnutrition or malnourished (OR = 2.72, 95% CI = 1.75-4.23), lowered appetite (OR = 3.27, 95% CI = 2.16-4.93), and decreased food intake (OR = 2.95, 95% CI = 1.83-4.78) were observed more frequently in the DR group than in the non-DR group when adjusting for potential confounding factors. CONCLUSIONS: It is necessary to develop and apply integrated programs to improve the dietary habits and nutritional status of elderly individuals at risk for dysphagia, especially for women aged 75 years or older with lower educational and economic levels.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.856-868
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• 2009

본 연구는 서울 지역에 거주하는 일부 여대생을 대상으로 식생활 평가를 기준으로 두 그룹으로 분류하여 식생활 습관, 신체 발달, 건강습관 및 혈액 인자를 비교하여 건강상 문제를 일으킬 수 있는 원인을 찾아내어 문제점을 해결할 수 있는 방안을 제시하고자 실시하였다. 전체 조사 대상자의 신장과 체중의 평균값은 각각 $162.02{\pm}4.89\;cm$과 $53.96{\pm}7.00\;kg$으로 조사되었다. 여대생의 식생활을 진단하기 위해 3점 척도로 살펴 본 결과, 전체 여대생의 식생활 진단 성적(1~10항목)은 평균 21.2점이었다. 평소 식사시간이 규칙적인 전체 여대생은 67.6%였으며, 아침식사를 매일 하는 여대생이 전체 중 30.5%에 불과하였으며, 주 중 최소한 한 번 이상은 결식하였다. 아침식사를 거르는 이유로는 '아침시간이 바쁘거나'(60.8%), '늦게 일어나서'(23.0%) 아침을 거르는 경우가 응답자의 83.8%나 되었다. 83.5%의 여대생은 가끔 또는 자주 과식을 하는 것으로 조사되었으며, 외식시 한식을 선호하였다. 여대생이 하루에 주로 1~2회 간식을 하였으며, 편식을 '자주 한다.'는 비율은 40.4%나 되었다. Good group에서는 간식으로 빵류 및 감자(39.3%), 탄산음료 및 빙과류(36.8%)를 섭취하였으며, Poor group에서는 우유 및 유제품(38.0%), 패스트푸드 및 튀김식품(22.8%)을 간식으로 섭취하였다. 전체 조사 대상자의 열량 섭취량은 $2,332.87{\pm}747.91\;kcal$로 한국인 영양 섭취 기준 중 20~29세 여성의 열량 필요 추정량으로 제시된 2,100 kcal보다 높게 섭취하는 것으로 조사되었으며, 열량, 지방, 비타민 $B_2$, $B_6$, niacin, 엽산, 칼슘, 철, 아연, 인 등의 영양소 섭취는 식생활 평가 점수가 평균 이하로 낮은 그룹에서 높게 섭취하는 것으로 조사되었다. 혈중 적혈구수의 경우 4.49~4.55(${\times}10^6/{\mu}L$)로 군 간에 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았으며, 전체 조사 대상자의 혈중 백혈구 수치는 $6.40{\pm}1.52({\times}10^3/{\mu}L$)이었다. 헤모글로빈 수치도 $13.77{\pm}1.00\;g/dL$로 정상 범위에 속하였으나 헤모글로빈 농도가 12 g/dL 이하인 여대생은 6.4%였으며, 기준치 11.1 g/dL로 제한하면 약 2.7%의 여대생만이 빈혈이었다. 그러나 hematocrit 함량이 33%를 cut-off point로 했을 때는 빈혈로 판정되는 여대생이 없었다. 총콜레스테롤 수치가 200 mg/dL 이상인 여대생은 23.9%로 조사되었으며, 중성지방, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol는 군 간에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 건강에 대한 관심도는 식생활 평가가 평균 이하로 낮은 그룹에서 24.5%로 높았으며, 오히려 식생활 평가가 높은 그룹에서는 49.6%의 여대생이 건강에 대한 관심이 없는 것으로 조사되었다. 건강을 유지하기 가장 중요한 부분으로는 규칙적인 식사와 영양 섭취, 충분한 휴식과 수면이 중요하다고 답하였다. 여대생의 경우 평균 수면 시간은 6~8시간이 가장 많았으며, 운동의 여부를 묻는 질문에는 식생활 평가가 평균 이하로 낮은 그룹에서 운동을 한다고 답한 여대생이 36.2%로 식생활 평가가 평균 이상으로 좋은 그룹의 여대생들(18.5%)에 비해 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 따라서 본 연구에서 전체적인 여대생의 식생활의 문제점으로는 아침식사의 결식, 과식과 편식하는 습관, 영양소의 불균형적인 섭취 및 운동의 부족 등이 문제시 되었으며, 식생활 평가가 평균 이하로 낮은 그룹에서는 간식으로 지방을 많이 함유한 패스트푸드나 튀김식품 등의 섭취 및 열량위주의 식사가 많은 것으로 조사되었다. 또한 식생활 평가가 평균 이상으로 좋은 그룹의 여대생들의 가장 큰 문제점은 간식으로 탄산음료 및 빙과류의 섭취가 높으며, 과일 섭취의 부족 및 운동 부족으로 자신의 건강을 소홀히 생각하고 있다는 점이었다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해서는 자신의 건강상태를 바르게 판단하여 자신에게 맞는 현실적으로 실천 가능한 식생활 계획을 세우는 것이 필요하며, 대학에서 영양과 건강에 관한 수업의 실시 및 대중화함으로써 영양교육의 강화가 필요한 것으로 사료된다. 또한 지역사회 구성원 및 가족과 함께 실천할 수 있는 식사 관리 프로그램을 마련하는 것도 좋은 방법 중의 하나라고 사료된다.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.340-348
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• 2019

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the nutritional status of liver transplantation (LT) recipients and explore certain factors that influence nutritional status, including dietary patterns and physical activities. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. The subjects included 211 LT recipients at a medical center outpatient clinic located in Seoul, Korea. The nutritional status, dietary patterns, and physical activities of each subject were measured using the body mass index (BMI), Mini Dietary Assessment (MDA), and Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: The percentages of living and deceased donor LTs were 81.0% and 19.0%, respectively. The mean BMIs pre- and post-LT were 23.88 and $23.16kg/m^2$, respectively, and the average MDA score was 36.55. More than 60.0% of the subjects had a moderate or high level of physical activity. In multivariate analysis, a higher BMI before LT (${\beta}=.72$, p<.001), a lower Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) score (${\beta}=-.18$, p<.001), and being male (${\beta}=-.10$, p=.024) contributed to better nutritional status post-LT. Patients within six months of LT were less engaged in muscle exercises than those post six months of LT (p=.020). Conclusion: LT recipients in Korea have good nutritional status and a good level of physical activity. To improve recipients' post-LT nutritional status, the pre-LT nutritional status should be considered, particularly in those with a higher MELD score. In addition, physical activity including muscle-strengthening exercises should be encouraged from an earlier stage.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.67-76
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• 2014

본 연구는 노인의 우울 상태에 따른 일반적 특성, 식행동 특성, 식품섭취상태, 간이 영양 상태 평가, 간이 식생활 진단 평가, 식생활만족도에서의 차이를 비교하였다. 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 1) 연구대상자는 50세 이상 성인과 노인으로 구성되었으며, 우울군이 비우울군보다 평균연령이 높았다. 여성의 우울군 비율이 남성보다 1.7배 더 높았고, 사별한 경우와 혼자 사는 경우에서 우울군의 비율이 높았다. 2) 식욕상태는 우울군이 비우울군에 비해 나쁘다고 보고하였고, 우울군이 대체적으로 혼자 먹고, 식사를 혼자 준비하는 경향이 강했다. 외식 또한 거의 하지 않는 비율이 우울군에서 더 높았다. 3) 총 34종의 식품에 대해 섭취 상태를 조사한 결과, 전반적인 식품 섭취가 우울군이 비우울군에 비해 유의하게 적게 섭취하였다. 특히 과일류와 채소류에서 우울군과 비우울군간의 섭취 차이가 가장 컸다. 4) 우울군의 경우 기름진 음식 (지방이 많은 육류)을 비우울군에 비해 더 많이 섭취하는 식생활을 하고 있으며, 비우울군은 육류, 생선, 달걀, 콩, 두부, 채소를 더 많이 먹었다. 5) 음식에 대한 만족도는 우울군이 비우울군에 비해 유의적으로 낮았다. 결론적으로 50세 이상 성인 및 노인들에게서 우울여부에 따라 식행동, 식품섭취 상태 및 식생활 만족에 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서 노인의 우울은 식습관 및 식품섭취 상태와 밀접하게 관련되어 있음이 확인되었고, 그 결과 전반적으로 우울군이 비우울군에 비해 식습관과 식품섭취 상태가 취약하므로 이에 대한 적절한 관리 방안을 모색해야 한다고 사료된다.