The Korean Journal of Community Living Science (한국지역사회생활과학회지)
- Volume 18 Issue 1
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- Pages.161-175
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- 2007
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- 1229-8565(pISSN)
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- 2287-5190(eISSN)
Nutritional Status and Health Habit of College Students by Body Mass Index
수도권 남녀대학신입생의 체질량지수에 따른 건강행동과 영양상태
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Lee, Young-Hee
(Dept. of Aircraft Cabin Service Management Inha Technical College) ;
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Won, Hyang-Rye
(Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Sangji University) ;
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Rhie, Seung-Gyo
(Dept. of Food and Nutrition The University of Suwon)
- Published : 2007.03.30
Abstract
It is important for young adults to establish good dietary behavior for healthy life. The prevalence of obesity in college students has increased gradually. The obesity is one of the most prevalent health problems in S. Korea. Moreover, obesity is closely related with the disease such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to evaluate health practice, serum components and nutrient intake of the college students according to Body Mass Index (BMI) level. 400 male and female freshmen students in 4 year university located near to Seoul metropolitan area were surveyed respectively through the health check-up procedure for college entrance in February. Survey was carried out for them by questionnaires, including a 24-hour dietary recall and anthropometric measurements. Blood samples were obtained while fasting. Nutrient intake was expressed by DDS(Dietary Diversity Score by 5 food groups) and DVS(Dietary Variety Score). Nutrition level was analyzed by Can-Pro (Korea Nutrition Association). And for the quantity intake, percentage ratio against daily requirement(by KDRIs) and MAR(Mean Adequacy Ratio) were calculated. Underweight group(