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충남지역 일부 남자 대학생의 알코올 섭취수준에 따른 식행동 및 영양섭취상태 비교 연구 (A Comparative Study of Dietary Behaviors and Nutrient Intakes According to Alcohol Drinking among Male University Students in Chungnam)

  • 최미경;전예숙;김애정
    • 한국식품영양과학회지
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    • 제30권5호
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    • pp.978-985
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    • 2001
  • 본 연구에서는 식생활 관리능력이 부족하고 알코올 섭취수준이 높은 대학생의 올바른 식사관리 방안을 마련할 수 있는 기초자료를 제시해보고자 충남지역 일부 남자 대학생을 대상으로 알코올 비섭취군, 섭취군, 고섭취군으로 분류한후 일반환경, 식습관과 식행동, 건강 태 식품섭취 빈도 및 영양 섭취량등을 설문조사하였으며 그결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 조사대상자의 평균나이, 신장, 체중 및 체질량지수는 25.8$\pm$6.1세 , 171.5$\pm$5.4cm, 63.4$\pm$9.7 kg, 21.3$\pm$2.8kg/$m^2$이었으면 신장, 체중, 체질량지수는 세군간에 유의적인 차이를 보여 고 알콜올군, 알코올군, 비알코올군 순으로 높았다. (p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.01). 주거형태와 식생활 관리자는 세군간에 유의한 차이가 있다 (p<0.05. p<0.01) 혼자 자취하는 비율과 스스로 식사를 준비하는 비율이 고 알코올군, 알코올군, 비알코올군 순으로 높았다. 생활습관과 관련된 조사항목으로 질환유무, 수면시간 및 비타민/무기질 보충제의 복용여부는 세 군간에 유의한 차이가 없었으며, 운동과 흡연비율은 세 군간에 유의한 차이를 보여(p<0.05, p<0.001)운동을 전혀 하지 않거나 흡연을 하지 않은 비율이 비 알코올군, 알코올군, 고알코올군 순으로 높았다. 식행동에 대한 결과로 아침, 점심, 저녁으로 결식빈도는 세 군별 유의한 차이가 없었으나 식사를 거르는 이유는 세 군별 유의한 차이를 보여(p<0.05)비알코올군과 알코올군은 시간이 부족해서 거른다는 비율이, 고알코올군은 습관적으로 식사를 거른다는 비율이 가장 높았다. 식사시간과 외식빈도는 세 군별 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 16가지 식품이나 식품군에 대한 섭취빈도에서 라면, 콩나물, 멸치, 커피나 세군간에 유의한 차이를 보여 (p<0.01, p<0.05, P<0.05, p<0.05) 고알코올군에서 하루에 한번 이상 섭취한다는 비율이 비알코올군이나 알코올군보다 높았다. 그밖에 쌀밥, 보리, 두부, 당근 등 12가지 식품이나 식품군의 섭취빈도는 세군간에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 영양소 섭취상태에서 열량 섭취량은 세 군간에 유의한 차이를 보여 알코올 군과 고알코올군이 비알코올보다 낮았으며(p<0.05), 그밖에 단백질, 칼슘, 철, 비타민 A, 비타민 $B_{1}$, 비타민 $B_{2}$, 나이아신 비타민 C 섭취량은 세 군간에 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 본 연구에서는 알코올을 과량 섭취하는 대학생들에거 나타난 식사 문제점들은 흡연비율, 습관적인 결식 비율, 라면의 섭취 비율이 높은 것이었다. 이들은 자취를 하거나 식사관리를 스스로 하는 비율이 높아 적절한 알코올 섭취교육과 함께 식사 관리지도가 동시에 이루어져야 할 것으로 보여진다.

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전라도 장수지역에 거주하는 여자노인의 동거유형에 따른 생화학적 지표 및 영양섭취상태에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Blood Health Status and Nutrient Intake in Elderly Women Dwelling in Longevity Region in Jeonla Province according to Family Arrangement)

  • 오세인;곽충실;연미영;이미숙
    • 한국식품영양학회지
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    • 제27권5호
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    • pp.940-955
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study was to compare the degree nutrient intake, health status and other characteristics of females aged 65 years and over in a longevity area according to family arrangement. For analysis, 585 female elderly were recruited from the Kugoksoondam area (Kurye, Goksung, Soonchang and Damyang counties), known as the longevity-belt region in Jeonla province, Korea. The subjects were categorized into three groups according to family arrangement (living alone, living with spouse only and living with family). Demographic characteristics were collected, as well as information on physical measurements, blood tests for biochemical indicators, health status and health-related life style, dietary behavior, favorite food groups, consumption frequency of food groups, nutrient intake and mini nutrition assessment. In the group living with their spouse only, the highest education, physical activity, diverse food intake, frequency of eating meats and fish, energy and nutrients intake, and score on the mininutrient status assessment (MNA) were found to be significantly favorable factors. Taken together, these results demonstrated that the group living with their spouse only had relatively superior nutrient intake and the quality of diet. In contrast, the group living alone showed the lowest self-rated economic status, diversity of food intake, and physical activity, with the highest frequency of drinking, smoking and regular exercise for almost everyday compared with the other groups. On the other hand, those living with family demonstrated the lowest intake of supplements or functional foods, and levels of hemoglobin hematocrit MCH, but the highest HBA1c and blood sugar. Therefore, the group living with family was assumed to be at risk of anemia and diabetes. These results could be useful to plan effective strategies to increase the health-life expectancy of Korean elderly people living in rural areas, according to family arrangement.

전라도에 거주하는 여자노인의 당화혈색소 수준에 따른 건강위험인자의 비교분석 - 생화학적 요인, 식습관 및 영양상태 - (The Comparative Analysis of Health Risk Factor according to HbA1c Level of Elderly Women Dwelling in Jeonla Province - Blood Health Status, Food Habit and Nutrient Intake -)

  • 오세인;곽충실;이미숙
    • 한국식품영양학회지
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    • 제29권3호
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    • pp.392-403
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    • 2016
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the relations between HbA1c level and health risk factor. For analysis, 330 elderly women aged 65 years and over were recruited in Jeonla province, Korea. The subjects were classified into two groups according to their HbA1c level; the diabetic group (HbA1c level${\geq}6.5%$, n=68, 20.6%) and control group (HbA1c level<6.5%, n=262, 79.4%). Demographic characteristics were collected, as well as information on physical measurements, blood tests for biochemical indicators, a health status and health-related life style, dietary behavior, favorite food groups, consumption frequency of food groups and nutrient intake. Educational level of the diabetic group was significantly lower than that of the control group. The height of the diabetic group was shorter, and percentage fat of the diabetic group was higher than those of the control group. In the diabetic group, the higher concentrations of creatinine and activity of alkaline phosphatase were found to be significantly unfavorable factors. Therefore, the diabetic group was assumed to be at risk of decreased liver and renal function. The self-rated health level of the diabetic group has a declining tendency, while the medicine intake was significantly higher than that of the control group, but there are no significant differences in visiting frequency of hospital and community health center. The distribution of physical activity showed a significant difference between the groups. Although there are no significant differences in nutrient intake, the diabetic group had relatively inferior nutrient intake of diet, especially vitamin C, as contrasted with the control group. In conclusion, the weight control and increasing physical activity may be effective in the prevention of the diabetes and continuous education and intervention by specialized nutritionists will be needed for diabetic patients. These results could be useful to plan effective strategies to increase the health-life expectancy and the prevention of the diabetes of Korean elderly people living in rural areas.

전라도 장수지역에 거주하는 여자노인의 골밀도에 따른 생화학적 지표 및 영양섭취상태에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Blood Health Status and Nutrient Intake in Elderly Women Dwelling in Longevity Region in Jeonla Province according to Bone Mineral Density)

  • 오세인;곽충실;이미숙
    • 한국식품영양학회지
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    • 제28권2호
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    • pp.228-240
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    • 2015
  • This study was conducted to investigate the dietary and other factors affecting bone mineral density (BMD) in older Korean women. A total of 340 women aged 65 to 74 were recruited from the Kugoksoondam area (Kurye, Goksung, Soonchang and Damyang counties), known as the longevity-belt region in Jeonla province, Korea. They were categorized into two groups according to bone status by T-score : a nonosteoporotic group and an osteoporotic group. Demographic characteristics were collected, as well as information on physical measurements, blood tests for biochemical indicators, health status health-related life style, dietary behavior, favorite food groups, nutrient intake and mini nutrition assessment (MNA). The results are as follows: The mean age of 185 nonosteoporotic women was 69.6 years and that of 155 osteoporotic women was 70.9 years (p<0.001). The mean T-score of the nonosteoporotic group was $-1.5mg/cm^3$ and that of theosteoporotic group was $-3.2mg/cm^3$ (p<0.001). Height and body weight in the nonosteoporotic group were significantly higher than in the osteoporotic group (p<0.001, respectively). There was no significant difference in BMI, although the BMI in the nonosteoporotic group was slightly higher. Waist and hip circumferences in the nonosteoporotic group were significantly higher than in the osteoporotic group (p<0.01, respectively), and the mid upper arm and calf circumferences were also significantly higher than in the osteoporotic group (p<0.001, p<0.01, respectively). The 5 m walking ability was significantly superior compared to the osteoporotic group. Serum levels did not show any significant differences between the groups and were within normal range. The serum total protein, albumin and Insulin-like growth factor (IGFs) levels of the nonosteoporotic group were significantly higher than those of the osteoporotic group (p<0.05, p<0.05, p<0.001, respectively). IGF was 104.7 ng/mL for the nonosteoporotic group and 88.1 ng/mL for the osteoporotic group. Physical activity and appetite in the nonosteoporotic group were significantly higher (p<0.01, p<0.05, respectively). The favorite food groups of the nonosteoporotic group comprised more meats and fish than those of the osteoporotic group (p<0.05, respectively). Nutrient intake was not significantly different, with the exception of niacin intake (p<0.05), but the nutrient intake of the nonosteoporotic group was slightly higher than that of the osteoporotic group. The niacin intake of the nonosteoporotic group and the osteoporotic group were 11.4 mgNE and 10.0 mgNE, corresponding to 103.6% and 90.9% of the Korean EAR, respectively. The MNA score of the nonosteoporotic group was significantly more favorable than for the osteoporotic group. In conclusion, it is necessary to maintain adequate body weight and muscle mass. Habitual physical activity may have a beneficial effect on BMD for older women. Dietary factors, such as meat and fish, higher intake of niacin rich foods and nutrient status for older women also appear to have favorable effects on bone mineral density.

대학생의 구내식당 이용실태 및 음식물쓰레기 감량에 대한 의식 조사 연구 (A Survey on the University Students′ Use of University Cafeteria and Perception for the Reduction of Food Wastes)

  • 한준표
    • 동아시아식생활학회지
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    • 제9권2호
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    • pp.125-134
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    • 1999
  • 대학 구내식당의 음식물쓰레기 감량을 위한 기초 자료를 제공하기 위하여 대학생의 구내식당의 이용실태 및 음식물쓰레기에 대한 의식 등을 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 남녀 대학생들의 거주 형태는 자가가 62.2%로 가장 많았으며 건강상태는 건강하다고 응답한 경우가 62.7%이었다. 한 달 용돈은 10만원에서 20만원미만이 45.4%이었으며 한끼의 식사비용은 천원 이상 이천원 미만이 49.6%로 가장 많았다. 2. 구내식당의 이용빈도는 57.2%가 매일, 그리고 26.7%는 1주일에 2-3번 이용하였으며 좋아하는 음식은 77.1%가 한식이었고 식사형식은 65.1%가 정식을 선호하였다. 음식의 선택기준은 50.2%가 식단을 들었다. 구내식당을 이용하지 않는 이유는 35.3%가 '맛이 없어서'라고 응답하였고 그밖에 '식단이 다양하지 않아서' 21.6%, '위생적이지 않아서'가 11.8% 였다. 3. 평소의 식습관에서 남학생은 46.6%, 여학생은 15.5%만이 음식을 남기지 않는다고 응답하여 여학생들이 남학생들보다 음식을 남기는 비율이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 4. 5점 평점법으로 식사량 및 배식방법에 대한 만족도를 조사한 결과 남녀 학생 모두 모든 항목에서 평균점수가 3점 미만으로 만족도가 매우 낮았으며 전반적인 만족도는 남학생은 2.22, 여 학생은 2.39였다. 5. 잔반을 밥, 국, 반찬, 김치로 나누어 조사한 결과 대체로 국을 가장 많이 남겼으며 남학생의 대부분(85.7%)은 밥을 남기지 않는다고 하였으나 여학생은 종종 남기거나(50.6%), 항상 남기는(17.1%) 경우도 많은 것으로 나타났다. 6. 음식에 대한 선호도를 보면 국.찌개류로 육개장, 닭백숙, 곰국, 미역국, 된장찌개 등은 선호하였으나 배추국, 선지국, 곰국, 만두국 등은 싫어하였다. 반찬류로 불고기, 탕수육, 달걀찜, 장조림 등은 선호하였으나 젓갈, 고등어, 꽁치, 장아찌, 제육구이 등은 선호하지 않았고 밥.면류로는 김치볶음밥, 볶음밥, 불고기덮밥, 오므라이스, 소고기덮밥 순으로 선호하였고 잡탕밥, 김치볶음밥, 볶음밥, 하이라이스, 돈까스 등은 좋아하지 않았다. 7. 자주 이용되는 식품재료에서 싫어하거나 골라내는 식품을 조사한 결과 공통적으로 싫어하거나 골라내는 식품은 선지, 생강, 꽁치, 해파리, 쑥갓, 갈치, 연근, 마늘 등이었다. 8. 식사량을 감량하는데 대한 의견을 5점 평점법으로 조사한 결과 남학생의 경우는 밥, 반찬의 수. 반찬의 양을 줄이는 데 대하여 높은 불만을 나타내어 평균점수 1.54-l.60이었고 여학생의 경우는 반찬의 수감량에 평균 1.79를 나타내 감량에 높은 불만을 나타내었다. 9. 음식물쓰레기에 대한 인식을 5점 평점법으로 조사한 결과에서 '음식물쓰레기의 양을 줄여야 한다'는 남학생이 3.94, 여학생이 4.05, '재활용이 꼭 필요하다'는 남학생이 4.18, 여학생이 4.10, '음식물쓰레기에 대한 개선방안이 제시되면 적극 참여하겠다'에서는 남학생이 3.98, 여학생이 3.09으로 높은 점수를 나타내고 있으나 '평소 음식물쓰레기를 줄이기 위해 노력하고 있다'에서는 남학생이 3.36, 여학생이 3.09로 나타났다. 10. 음식물쓰레기 처리방법을 알고 있는 경우는 남학생이 18.3%, 여학생이 15.1%로 인지도가 매우 낮았으며 남녀 모두 사료화와 퇴비화를 가장 바람직한 음식물쓰레기 처리방법으로 생각하고 있었다.

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일부 대학생의 식품의 영양성분표시에 대한 인지도 평가 (Evaluation of Acknowledgement for Food Nutrition Labeling in College Students)

  • 하귀현;문영자
    • 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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    • 제8권12호
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    • pp.291-300
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    • 2008
  • 남녀 대학생을 대상으로 성별 및 전공에 따라 식품의 영양성분표시에 대한 인지도를 조사하였다. 가공식품의 구매빈도는 주 3-5회 이상 구매하였으며 남학생은 라면, 우유 및 유가공품의 섭취빈도가 높고 여학생은 과자류, 탄산음료 및 당류의 섭취빈도가 높았다. 식품전공은 주스와 탄산음료, 우유 및 유제품의 섭취가 높고 비식품전공은 라면과 과자류, 당류의 섭취가 높았다. 가공식품 구매 시 중요하게 여기는 요인은 성별 및 전공에 관계없이 모두"맛"이었으며 영양표시에 대한 인지도와 확인율이 높은 쪽은 여학생과 식품전공학생이었다. 남학생은 건강을 위하여 영양표시를 확인하고 여학생은 영양소 함량 확인을 위해 영양표시를 확인하였다. 또한 식품전공은 영양소 함량 확인을 위해 영양표시를 확인하였으며 식품비전공은 영양표시가 복잡해서 영양표시를 확인하지 않았다. 영양성분에 대한 지식은 여학생과 식품전공이 높았으며 전체적으로 식품군, 영양소의 기능 및 비타민에 대한 지식점수는 낮았다. 본 연구 결과, 습관적으로 가공식품을 구매하는 태도에서 벗어나 영양표시를 확인하고 구입하여 영양에 대한 관심을 식생활에 응용하고 영양지식을 함양 할 수 있도록 대학생을 위한 영양교육이 요구된다.

건강신념 및 효능기대증진 프로그램이 류마티스 관절염환자의 골다공증 예방행위에 미치는 영향 (The Effect of the Health Belief and Efficacy Expectation Promoting Program on Osteoporosis Preventive Health Behavior in Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis)

  • 이은남
    • 근관절건강학회지
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    • 제5권2호
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    • pp.174-190
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    • 1998
  • Osteoporosis has been known as a common complication of rheumatoid arthritis and a major preventable health problem. Lots of studios have demonstrated that changes in life style can help delay or prevent osteoporosis. Therefore nursing intervention related osteoporosis prevention have consisted of education programs aimed at changing dietary and exercise habit. However knowledge gained from education haven't always leaded to behavior change. Therefore it is important to consider other psychological variables in effecting behavior change. Numerous research have found self efficacy and health belief to be an important factor in individual decision making behavior. The purpose of the study was to develop health belief and efficacy expectation promoting program based on Health Belief Model & Self Efficacy Model and to investigate its effects in women with rheumatoid arthritis. For this purpose, one group pretest-post design was used. The subject of the study were 16 women with rheumatoid arthritis in Pusan city and data collection was carried out from April, 1997 to May, 1998. The intervention program was consisted of educating on osteoporosis and enhancing and reinforcing self efficacy by verbal persuasion during the period of 4 weeks. The instruments were used to collect data in this study were Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale, Osteoporosis Self Efficacy Scale, and Osteoporosis Preventive Behavior Scale. Data was analyzed by Wilcoxon signed rank test using SPSS $PC^+$ program. The results are as follows : 1) The behavior should be increased after intervention was supported(Z=-3.5162, p=.0004, diet : Z=-3.2942, p=.0010, exercise). 2) The sub-hypothesis that perceived sensitivity should be increased after intervention was supported (Z=-2.3854, p=.0171). 3) The sub-hypothesis that perceived severity should be increased after intervention was rejected(Z=-1.4327, p=.1520). 4) The sub-hypothesis that perceived benefit should be increased after intervention was supported(Z=-2.6410, p=.0083). 5) The sub-hypothesis that perceived barrier should be decreased after intervention was supported (Z=-2.4138, p=.0158). 6) The sub-hypothesis that efficacy expectation should be increased after intervention was supported(Z=-3.5162, p=.0004). As a conclusion, it was found that health belief and self efficacy promoting program was an effective nursing intervention for preventing osteoporosis of rheumatoid arthritis.

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대장 선종 이형성 및 대장암과 임신, 출산, 월경 요인의 관련성에 관한 환자-대조군 연구 (A Case-control Study of the Relationships between Reproductive Factors and Degree of Dysplasia of the Colorectal Adenoma and Cancer)

  • 이세영;최규용;김미경;이진희;맹광호;이원철
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • 제36권3호
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    • pp.279-288
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    • 2003
  • Objectives : Evidence for an effect of rerroductive factors on colorectal carcinogenesis is not yet consistent. Little research has been conducted to investigate whether reproductive factors were associated with colorectal adenomas that are the precursors of colorecta1 cancer, We evaluated the relationships between reproductive factors and the degree of dysplasia of the colorectal adenoma and cancer as colorectal adenoma-carcinoma sequence. Methods : For this study, 241 adenoma cases with histopathologically confirmed incident colorectal adenoma, 76 cancer cases with colorectal cancer and 1677 controls were collected from Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, during 1994-1999. Before colonoscopy, information on demographic characteristics, reproductive factors, life style habits and dietary intake were obtained by interviewed questionnaire. Adjusted OR and 95% CI were estimated by using polytomous logistic regression model, Potential confounders that were selected based on the goodness of fit Statistics and interaction between risk factors were considered in this adjustment. The Wald statistic was calculated to test the heterogeneity of the odds ratios for each case. Results .: Postmenopausal women with natural menopause were found to be positively associated with the risk of mild dysplasia adenoma (multivariate-adjusted OR : 2.59, 95% CI=1.1-0.2). Parity was found to be negatively associated with the risk of colorectal lancer (age-adjusted OR : 0.40, 95% CI=0.2-0.9), but did not significantly decrease the risk of colorectal cancer (multivariate-adjusted OR : 0.95, 95% CI=0.3-2.9). Me associations were seen between a9e at menarche, breast feeding, induced abortion, oral contraceptive use, menopausal types, menopausal age or hormone replacement therapy (HRT and the degree of dysplasia of the colorectal adenoma and cancer. However, none of these associations differed' significantly between the degree of dysplasia of the colorectal adenoma and cancer. Conclusions : These findings suggest that postmenopausal women with natural menopause may experience increased risk of mild dysplasia adenorna among colorectal adenoma-carcinoma sequence.

Lifestyle modifications in an adolescent dormi­tory: a clinical trial

  • Abu-Kishk, Ibrahim;Alumot-Yehoshua, Michal;Reisler, Gadi;Efrati, Shai;Kozer, Eran;Doenyas-Barak, Keren;Feldon, Michal;Dagan, Zahi;Reifen, Rami;Berkovitch, Matitiahu
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • 제57권12호
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    • pp.520-525
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: Childhood obesity is an increasing public health issue worldwide. We examined dietary patterns among adolescents in a dormitory school, identified obese adolescents and tried to intervene to improve food habits and physical activity. Methods: We conducted an experimental prospective longitudinal study based on 36 obese (body mass index $[BMI]{\geq}95th$ percentile) adolescents (aged 12-18 years) compared with controls (healthy children: normal age-appropriate BMI ($BMI{\leq}85th$ percentile). Six months' intervention included lifestyle-modification counseling (once a week by a clinical dietician), and an exercise regimen twice a week, 60 minutes each time, instructed by a professional pediatric trainer). Both groups underwent baseline measurements at the beginning of the study and 6 months later (arterial stiffness, blood pressure, pulse, weight and height, hemoglobin, creatinine, liver enzymes, highly sensitive C-reactive protein and complete lipid profile). Results: Twenty-one participants completed the study. Low compliance from participants, school staff and parents was observed (participation in planned meetings; 71%-83%). BMI significantly decreased from $32.46{\pm}3.93kg/m^2$ to $30.32{\pm}3.4kg/m^2$ (P=0.002) in the study group. Arterial stiffness was not significantly different between the 2 groups and did not change significantly after 6 months' intervention (P=0.494). No significant changes in CRP and lipid profile were observed after the intervention. Conclusion: Making lifestyle modifications among adolescents in a dormitory school is a complex task. Active intervention indeed ameliorates BMI parameters. However, in order to maximize the beneficial effects, a multidisciplinary well-trained team is needed, with emphasis on integrating parents and the school environment.

Nutritional Status among Rural Community Elderly in the Risk Area of Liver Fluke, Surin Province, Thailand

  • Kaewpitoon, Soraya J;Namwichaisirikul, Niwatchai;Loyd, Ryan A;Churproong, Seekaow;Ueng-Arporn, Naporn;Matrakool, Likit;Tongtawee, Taweesak;Rujirakul, Ratana;Nimkhuntod, Porntip;Wakhuwathapong, Parichart;Kaewpitoon, Natthawut
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제16권18호
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    • pp.8391-8396
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    • 2016
  • Thailand is becoming an aging society, this presenting as a serious problem situation especially regarding health. Chronic diseases found frequently in the elderly may be related to dietary intake and life style. Surin province has been reported as a risk area for liver fluke with a high incidence of cholangiocarcinma especially in the elderly. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the nutritional status and associated factors among elderly in Surin province, northeast of Thailand. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 405 people aged 60 years and above, between September 2012 and July 2014. The participants were selected through a randomized systematic sampling method and completed a pre-designed questionnaire with general information, food recorded, weight, height, waist circumference, and behavior regarding to food consume related to liver fluke infection. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman's rank correlation coefficients. The majority of participants was female (63.5%), age between 60-70 years old (75.6%), with elementary school education (96.6%), living with their (78.9%), and having underlying diseases (38.3%). Carbohydrate (95.3%) was need to improve the consumption. The participants demonstrated under-nutrition (24.4%), over-nutrition (16.4%), and obesity (15.4%). Elderly had a waist circumference as the higher than normal level (34.0%). Gender, female, age 71-80 years old, elementary school and underlying diseases were significantly associated with poor nutritional status. The majority of them had a high knowledge (43.0%), moderate attitude (44.4%), and moderate practice (46.2%) regarding food consumption related to liver fluke infection. In conclusion, these findings data indicated that elderly age group often have an under- or over-nutritional status. Carbohydrate consumption needs to be improved. Some elderly show behavior regarding food consumption that is related to liver fluke infection hat needs to be improved, so that health education pertaining good nutrition is required.