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http://dx.doi.org/10.7856/kjcls.2015.26.3.565

A Comparative Analysis of Eating Habits of Female Middle School Students in Gangwondo, Korea, According to Stress Levels  

Park, Yonghyun (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University)
Lee, Ji-yoon (Graduate School of Education, Chosun University)
Jeong, Eun (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University)
Kim, Bok-hee (Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University)
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The Korean Journal of Community Living Science / v.26, no.3, 2015 , pp. 565-573 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examines the relationships between stress and eating habits of adolescents based on the assumption that adolescents require large amounts of nutrients and that eating habits affect their physical development, academic achievement, and emotional development. For this purpose, 213 adolescents in Gangwondo, Korea, were surveyed. Many studies have reported that stress causes changes in eating habits and affects health status. Based on the dietary action guide scores according to stress categories, eating instant foods less was significant (p<0.001), eating fast foods less was significant (p<0.05), and have soft drinks less was significant (p<0.001). The results suggest the importance of balanced nutrition based on the formation of right dietary habits for adolescents. Good nutrition can be determined through right knowledge of nutrition and dietary habits, and right dietary habits can improve health and physical development as well as mental and emotional stability. The analysis did not compare other regions, and therefore any generalization of the results should be made with caution. However, the results offer important insights into stress among adolescents for their effective counseling.
Keywords
eating habits; stress; dietary action guide; adolescents;
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