Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association (대한영양사협회학술지)
- Volume 6 Issue 2
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- Pages.97-107
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- 2000
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- 1225-9861(pISSN)
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- 2383-966X(eISSN)
The Study on Nutritional Knowledge and Eating Behavior of Elementary School Senior Students in Incheon Area
인천지역 초등학생의 영양지식 및 식생활 행동에 관한 연구
- Kim, Gyeong-Mi (Incheon So-yang Elementary school) ;
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Lee, Sim-Yeol
(Dept. of Home Economics Education, Dongguk University)
- Published : 2000.08.01
Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the nutritional knowledge and eating behavior of elementary school senior students in Incheon area and to develope education program appropriate for them. Questionnaire was developed and distributed to 551 fifth and sixth grade students of fourteen elementary schools in Incheon area. The data was analyzed using ANOVA. According to the results on nutritional knowledge and attitude, senior students were aware of major sources of some nutrients, but didn't seemed to know about the role of some nutrients. Nevertheless, it was favorable that they took various food from major food groups. But the proportion of students skipping breakfast and taking instant food was high. Their table etiquette was not good at home, but attitude for food hygiene was comparatively good. They recognized Korean traditional food more nutritious than fast food. Even though they understood what was right for eating behavior, they didn't practice it correctly. From these results, it seemed that follow-up study or intervention is necessary to improve nutritional knowledge and eating behavior of the students. Qualified teachers, nutrition specialists, are required in order to develop and apply systematic nutrition education program for correcting inappropriate eating behavior of the students. Furthermore, nutrition education for their parents will be more effective.
Keywords
- nutritional knowledge;
- eating behavior;
- table etiquette;
- food hygiene;
- systematic nutrition education