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A comparison of food and nutrient intake between instant noodle consumers and non-instant noodle consumers in Korean adults

  • Park, Ju-Yeon (Cancer Epidemiology Branch, Research Institute, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Lee, Jung-Sug (Cancer Epidemiology Branch, Research Institute, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Jang, Young-Ai (Nutrition Research Team, Research & Business Development, Nongshim Co. Ltd.) ;
  • Chung, Hae-Rang (Nutrition for the Future, Inc.) ;
  • Kim, Jeong-Seon (Cancer Epidemiology Branch, Research Institute, National Cancer Center)
  • Received : 2011.04.15
  • Accepted : 2011.07.25
  • Published : 2011.10.31
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Abstract

Instant noodles are widely consumed in Asian countries. The Korean population consumed the largest quantity of instant noodles in the world in 2008, However, few studies have investigated the relationship between instant noodles and nutritional status in Koreans. The objective of this study was to examine the association between instant noodle consumption and food and nutrient intake in Korean adults. We used dietary data of 6,440 subjects aged 20 years and older who participated in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III. The average age of the instant noodle consumers (INC) was 36.2 and that of the non-instant noodle consumers (non-INC) was 44.9; men consumed more instant noodles than women (P<0.001), With the exception of cereals and grain products, legumes, seaweeds, eggs, and milk and dairy products, INC consumed significantly fewer potatoes and starches, sugars, seeds and nuts, vegetables, mushrooms, fruits, seasonings, beverages, meals, fishes, and oils and fats compared with those in the non-INC group. The INC group showed significantly higher nutrient intake of energy, fat, sodium, thiamine, and riboflavin; however, the INC group showed a significantly lower intake of protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, vitamin A, niacin, and vitamin C compared with those in the non-INC group. This study revealed that consuming instant noodles may lead to excessive intake of energy, fats, and sodium but may also cause increased intake of thiamine and riboflavin. Therefore, nutritional education helping adults to choose a balanced meal while consuming instant noodles should be implemented, Additionally, instant noodle manufacturers should consider nutritional aspects when developing new products.

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