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Association of Total Sugars Intake with Nutrient Density and Obesity Degree in Elementary School Students in Chungnam

충남지역 초등학생의 총당류 섭취와 영양밀도 및 비만도와의 관련성

  • Kim, Se-Yune (Division of Food Science, Kongju National University) ;
  • Kim, Mi-Hyun (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Korea National University of Transportation) ;
  • Kang, Myung-Hwa (Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, Hoseo University) ;
  • Choi, Mi-Kyeong (Division of Food Science, Kongju National University)
  • 김세윤 (공주대학교 식품과학부) ;
  • 김미현 (한국교통대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 강명화 (호서대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 최미경 (공주대학교 식품과학부)
  • Received : 2017.03.14
  • Accepted : 2017.04.04
  • Published : 2017.04.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate total sugars intake and determine its relationship with nutrient density and obesity degree in elementary school children. A total of 1,292 elementary school students (638 boys, 654 girls) in Chungnam participated in this study. Daily total sugars intake of subjects was analyzed using the USDA database of sugars after a questionnaire survey using 24-hour recalls. The average age of subjects was 9.7 years, daily energy intake was 1,834.0 kcal, and total sugars intake was 37.6 g/day, which was 8.3% of total energy intake. Sugars intake from the milk group was highest at 18.4 g/day, followed by fruits, cereals, sugars and sweeteners, and beverages. Nutrient density of protein as well as Na, Fe, and Zn levels were significantly lower according to total sugars intake level. There was no significant difference between overweight and obesity risk among the sugars intake quartile groups. In conclusion, total sugars intake of subjects was not significantly high and not associated with obesity risk; however, high sugars intake in children was associated with decreased consumption of protein, Fe, and Zn, which are important for growth.

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