• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.203-216
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• 2017

Purpose: This literature review was performed to assess the effect of raisins on human health. Methods: A review of Medline was conducted using the keywords: 'raisins, raisins and health, raisins and cardiovascular disease (CVD), raisins and cancer, raisins and diabetes, raisins and fiber, raisins and colon health, raisins and antioxidants, raisins and inflammation, raisins and dental caries'. The reference lists from previous review articles on raisins and human health and the California Raisin Marketing Board files were reviewed for additional studies. Results: Raisins have one of the highest polyphenolic content and antioxidant ORAC levels compared to other traditional dried fruits. Many of the polyphenols in raisins are well assimilated and bioavailable. Raisin consumption reduces low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar, when compared to equal caloric carbohydrate snacks and is associated with a reduced risk of CVD. The anti-inflammatory and cancer chemopreventive effects of raisins are mixed. Raisin consumption reduces intestinal transit time and positively affects gut microbiota. Raisins produce sustained energy during long term athletic competitions equal to traditional sports energy gels, shots and jelly beans. Raisins produce a non-cariogenic oral environment and do not fit the American Academy of Pediatrics criteria to be considered a choking hazard. Conclusions: Based on the review of literature, consumption of raisins provide numerous health benefits for promoting general wellness and in the prevention of many chronic diseases including: CVD, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) gastrointestinal diseases, and dental caries.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.361-368
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• 2021

본 연구는 우리나라 성인의 흡연 및 음주상태가 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 융합적으로 분석하기 위해 수행되었으며 제7기 2차 년도(2017년) 국민건강영양조사 자료를 활용하여 만 30세 이상의 성인을 대상으로 분석하였다. 연구에 사용된 대상자수는 총5,465이며 사회 인구학적 특성과 건강관련 변수, 삶의 질 수치인 EQ-5D index scores를 분석에 이용하였다. 통계분석은 IBM SPSS ver.23 프로그램을 이용하였으며 분석결과 흡연상태, 폭음정도, 주관적 건강상태, 스트레스 인지율이 삶의 질과 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 통제변수를 투입하여 흡연 및 음주형태가 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 분석한 회귀분석 결과 '한번에 마시는 음주량(β=.106)'은 통계적으로 유의하였으며 삶의 질의 차이를 9.1% 설명하는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 흡연상태와 폭음은 통계적으로 유의하지 않았다. 따라서 성인의 삶의 질을 향상시키기 위해서는 흡연보다는 음주와의 관련성을 주요한 보건학적 이슈로 접근하여 생활양식을 개선할 수 있도록 있는 융합적 금주 중재프로그램의 개발과 적용이 필요하다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제23권12호
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• pp.1726-1733
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• 2019

움직임은 삶의 모든 것이며 음악은 우리의 전반적인 삶과 함께하고 있다. 움직임과 소리를 바탕으로 탄생한 예술은 기술과 밀접한 관계를 가지고 발전하며 시대를 반영해 왔으며 디지털 시대에 새로운 문화콘텐츠를 만들어가고 있다. 융합 예술과 교육에 있어 음악과 신체의 움직임이 접목되는 빈도에 비해 다양한 분야의 학문적 지식과 경험을 가진 전문가와 연구기관의 부재는 현실적 문제이다. 외국 대학의 선례를 통해 음악, 움직임을 구성하는 가장 기초적인 원리인 '리듬'을 연구하는 학문인 리드믹을 소개하고 함께 연구되는 분야인 음악생리학과 음악인의학 그리고 행위예술과학에 대해 살펴보며 국내 도입의 필요성을 제기한다. 격변하는 디지털 시대에 유일하게 '나 자신'이 주체가 되는 움직임을 생리학과 의학을 통해 체계적으로 인지하고 음악을 매개체로 과학적으로 움직이고 표현하는 연구 분야를 개척해 융합시대와 교육에 새로운 방향을 제시한다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권8호
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• pp.675-690
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• 2021

본 연구는 국내에서 수행된 '장애인 체육', '장애인 생활체육', '재활운동 및 체육' 관련 연구들을 바탕으로 재활운동 및 체육 서비스 실수요자인 장애인을 대상으로 실시한 요구도 조사 결과들을 수집하여 재활운동 및 체육 서비스에 대한 요구도를 분석하였다. 장애인의 요구 내용을 추출하고 추출된 내용을 귀납적 내용 분석으로 제시하였으며, 연구자의 선입견과 주관적인 판단을 최대한 배제하고자 하였다. 국내에서 수행된 '장애인 체육', '장애인 생활체육', '재활운동 및 체육' 관련 연구들을 바탕으로 장애인을 대상으로 실시한 요구도 조사결과가 포함된 연구가 선정되었다. 본 연구의 결과는 재활운동 및 체육 서비스 실수요자인 장애인을 대상으로 실시한 요구도 조사 결과에 대하여 8가지(체육활동에 관한 인식, 프로그램, 지도자, 시설, 접근성, 체육활동 참여에 관한 저해요소, 비용/지원/재원, 기타)로 구성하여 범주화하였다.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.307-314
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• 2023

Objective: Chicken essence and branched chain amino acid (BCAA) supplementation has been recognized to significantly relieve fatigue. To obtain chicken essence with high amounts of BCAA, spent hens herein was used to prepare dripped chicken essence (SCE) and compared with commercial dripped chicken essence (CCE) for in vivo anti-fatigue effect. Methods: To determine the effect on anti-fatigue by dripped chicken essence, the exhaustive swimming was performed. Thirty-two 7-week ICR mice were divided into four groups, which included the control group (CG), CCE, SCE-1X and SCE-2X. The mice were given daily oral administration (0.012 mL/g body weight/d). The fatigue index analysis was conducted weekly. Results: The results showed that SCE had a higher BCAA level as expected, and mice treated with dripped chicken essence (CCE and SCE) could significantly improve exercise performance. The lower blood lactate level, blood urea nitrogen level and creatine phosphokinase activity were found in the supplement of SCE group compared with the CCE group, which suggested that the SCE possessed strong anti-fatigue ability. This could possibly be due to the higher content of BCAA. Conclusion: In this study, SCE promoted recovery from physical fatigue in mice and elevated endurance ability. Among them, the double dose (SCE-2X) showed the strongest anti-fatigue ability. Taken together, spent chickens could be a good source of chicken essence to improve the effect of anti-fatigue.

• 근관절건강학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.100-112
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• 2022

Purpose: This study is a qualitative analysis of Korean-American (K-A) women's cancer prevention in the US. Methods: Qualitative research was conducted. Fifteen K-A women in four states were interviewed. Content theme analysis was used to analyze verbatim transcriptions of interviews. Results: Participants experienced difficulties in utilizing cancer screening programs. Factors include unfamiliarity with the US health care system, high health care costs or lack of health insurance, language barriers, and irregular and sporadic cancer screening participation. Participants also actively pursued non-institutional approaches to cancer prevention. They engaged in word-of-mouth informational exchanges in K-A communities, sought cancer screening in hospitals in Korea, conducted internet searches, autonomously decided on their health issues, and adopted healthy practices including better diets, physical exercise, and spiritual practices. Conclusion: It is necessary to implement measures to increase K-A women's utilization of the US cancer screening services and to encourage their active engagement in hands-on cancer prevention practices. K-A women should be empowered through increased familiarity with US cancer screening services and through the establishment of improved K-A community social services.

• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.143-159
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• 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to provide evidence for future research by analyzing the contents, delivery methods, and educational effects of educational programs for hemodialysis patients. Methods: A literature review was conducted in the following order: problem identification, literature search and data collection, data evaluation, data analysis, and data presentation. In total, 936 documents were retrieved from the search, and 24 documents were finally included in this study. Results: The contents of the educational programs were comprehensive hemodialysis-related knowledge education in seven studies, exercise-related education in 10 studies, diet-related education in four studies, drug-related education in one study, and complex education in two studies. The delivery methods were pamphlets in six studies, audio-visual materials in four studies, direct guidance by researchers in six studies, and multiple methods in seven studies. The effects of the educational program were divided into physical indicators, emotional indicators, and knowledge and performance related to hemodialysis. Sixteen out of 20 articles using physical indicators showed significant outcomes, and 10 out of 12 articles using emotional indicators derived positive results. Hemodialysis-related knowledge and performance were measured in eight and 10 studies, respectively, and meaningful results were found in six studies for knowledge and seven studies for performance. Conclusion: Future research will require the development of a systematic and standardized educational program with comprehensive content that can be provided to all hemodialysis patients, as well as a highly accessible education delivery method to enhance the effectiveness of education.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.341-355
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• 2023

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The consumption of dietary supplements has shown an increase among young people in their 20s. We aimed to compare the use of dietary supplements and related factors between Chinese international and Korean college students living in South Korea. SUBJECTS/METHODS: We conducted online surveys of 400 Chinese international students and 452 Korean college students from January to February 2021. We analyzed the factors related to the use of dietary supplements by these students using multi-group structural equation modeling and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Approximately 65% of the Chinese international students and 93% of the Korean college students consumed dietary supplements at least once in the year preceding the survey. The common types of dietary supplements consumed by both groups of students were vitamin and mineral supplements, Lactobacillus products, and red ginseng products. Structural equation modeling showed that perception of the consumption of dietary supplements by family and friends positively influenced attitude toward dietary supplements. This effect was higher for Korean college students than for Chinese international students (P < 0.01). Attitude toward dietary supplements positively influenced their use, and this effect was higher for Chinese international students than for Korean college students (P < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that the use of dietary supplements by Chinese international students was significantly associated with age, self-reported health status, interest in health, perception of and attitude toward dietary supplements, and length of residence in South Korea. Among Korean college students, it was associated with exercise frequency and attitude toward dietary supplements. CONCLUSION: This study showed significant differences in the use of dietary supplements and related factors between Chinese international and Korean college students. Therefore, nutrition education programs on dietary supplements need to have differentiated content for each group. Such differences also suggest that the industry should consider the relevant characteristics of college students while developing and marketing dietary supplements.

• 한국버섯학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.13-21
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• 2022

Cordyceps militaris, a well-known traditional Chinese medicine, has multiple health-promoting effects. It is used as a herbal remedy and health food in Asian countries. Cultured mycelia are often used as a substitute for natural C. militaris. In the present study, the mycelia and fruiting bodies of artificially cultured C. militaris were analyzed using a metabolomics approach. The protein and crude fat contents of the mycelia were substantially higher than those of the fruiting bodies. The top three abundant amino acids in the mycelia were proline (3.9 g/100 g), aspartic acid (2.9 g/100 g), and glutamic acid (2.7 g/100 g). The carbohydrate content was similar in the fruiting bodies and mycelia. Analysis revealed that both the fruiting bodies and mycelia are rich in phenolic compounds and exhibit antioxidant activity. Further, six metabolites were significantly different between the mycelia and fruiting bodies. The levels of Ca, glucose, Mg, and Se were higher in the mycelia than in the fruiting bodies. In contrast, mannitol and Zn were more abundant in the fruiting bodies. The current study provides a comprehensive metabolic profile of the mycelia and fruiting bodies of artificially cultured C. militaris. Such an exercise is potentially important for understanding the metabolism of C. militaris and facilitating the use of cultured mycelia as a supplement to C. militaris fruiting bodies in traditional Chinese medicine.

• 운동영양학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.6-13
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• 2019

[Purpose] In this study, we examined the in vitro antioxidant activities and laxative effects of taurine-xylose (T-X), a synthetic taurine-carbohydrate derivative, in a rat model of constipation induced by loperamide. [Methods] The animals were divided into four treatment groups: normal untreated rats (NOR group), loperamide-treated control rats (CON group), loperamide and taurine-xylose (15 mg/kg)-treated rats (T-X group), and loperamide and commercial Dulcolax S (5.5 mg/kg)-treated rats (DS group). [Results] In the present study, T-X exhibited potent reducing power and free radical scavenging activities for DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and ABTS+ (2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline 6-sulfonic acid ammonium salt) radicals. The laxative effects of T-X were dependent on food, body weight, fecal properties, gastrointestinal transit (GIT) ratio, and serum metabolic parameters. In the T-X group, the number, wet weight, and water content of fecal pellets were noticeably increased compared to those in the loperamide-induced group. T-X treatment significantly increased the activities of hepatic antioxidant enzymes, including those of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT), relative to those in loperamide-induced constipated rats. Furthermore, the GIT ratio and loperamide-induced metabolic parameters in serum, including gastrin (GAS), motilin (MTL), and somatostatin (SS) levels, were significantly improved by T-X treatment. [Conclusion] These results suggest that taurine-xylose exerts antioxidant activities and laxative effects on loperamide-induced constipation by promoting gastrointestinal motility.