Evaluation of the Recognition and Intake of Trans Fat by Middle School Students in the Ulsan Area

중학생의 트랜스지방 인지도 및 섭취 실태에 대한 연구

  • Jeong, Eun-Young (Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Ulsan) ;
  • Park, Sun-Byeong (Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Ulsan) ;
  • Seo, Ok-Jin (Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Ulsan) ;
  • Song, Jae-Chul (Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Ulsan)
  • Published : 2009.09.30

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine how well middle school students in the Ulsan area recognize trans fat and the amount of these compounds that they consume in their daily life. Students who recognized trans fat well could also identify trans fat contents on the nutrition label. However, recognition of trans fat was not associated with its intake. Students who thought it was necessary to learn about trans fat in school showed a tendency to consume less trans fat or to make more efforts to reduce its intake. Additionally, a preference for snacks had a significant influence on recognition and intake of trans fat. The overall, the following conclusions could be drawn from this study: 1) It is necessary for continuous efforts to teach students how to take snacks correctly and help them form good dietary habits both at home and school. 2) Both development of basic educational materials and the systematic education about trans fat at home and school are urgently needed to instill good dietary habits regarding trans fat. 3) It is highly recommended that the school meal service should take students' preferences into consideration and provide them with good nutrition and a balanced diet, and efforts should be made to contribute to the formation of good dietary habits.

본 연구는 울산지역 일부 중학교 학생의 트랜스지방의 인지도 및 섭취 실태를 조사하였으며, 트랜스지방의 인지도와 식행동의 관계, 그리고 간식 선호도와의 관계 및 그 영향을 파악하여 인지도를 높이고 식행동에 반영될 수 있는 방안을 모색하였다. 트랜스지방에 대한 인지도가 높을수록 영양 표시에서 트랜스지방을 확인하는 것으로 나타났으나 트랜스지방 섭취와는 관련성이 없는 것으로 파악되었다. 학교 교육의 필요성을 인지할수록 먹지 않거나 줄이려고 노력한다는 비율이 높게 나타났으며, 간식 선호도가 트랜스지방 인지 정도 및 섭취 행동 정도에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 파악되어 학생들의 간식 섭취에 대한 올바른 지도와 식습관 형성에 학교와 가정의 지속적인 노력이 필요한 것으로 파악되었다. 이에 트랜스지방의 섭취에 대한 올바른 식행동을 유도하기 위한 기초자료 개발의 필요성과 가정과 학교에서 트랜스지방에 대한 체계적인 교육의 필요성이 제기되며, 학교급식에서는 영양적이며 균형된 식사를 제공하고 학생들의 기호도가 충분히 반영되도록 노력하여 학생들의 올바른 식습관 형성에 기여하도록 노력할 필요성이 높은 것으로 사료되었다.

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