A Nutritional Status of different regions in Korea(1)

한국인 지역별 영양실태조사(1)

Cross-sectional studies of adults located in different regions were undertaken to measure changes in food intake and nutritional status. Representativeness of the selected areas was proven through a pilot study and an inquiry into some written materials, and those areas were as following: 1) Mountainous area 2) Farming area 3) Coastal Area 4) City Area The nutrition survey was undertaken by students of the College of Home Economics as follow: 60 children (out of the 25% given detailed examination) and their families were randomly selected for the nutrition survey. The survey team was composed of 30 students of the College of Home Economics. Each member of the survey team was assigned to make home visits to two families in order to obtain information on kinds and amounts of food consumed for three days. Degree of food consumption was measured by weighing the food was calculated in the same manner. Average adult unit for calories and protein in the four study areas was 0.81 and 0.98 with little variation. The total calories ranged from 2,114 Cal to 2,311 Cal. and the protein intake averaged from 57 gm to 67 gm. The calories taken by people of Kaejong were composed of carbohydrate (82% -87%), fat (3%-6%) and protein (10%-12%). Kaejong recorded a sufficient intake of fat and protein. All of the four study areas had a deficiency problem in intake of calcium, vitamin A. thiamine, riboflavin and ascorbic acid.