• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.54-58
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• 2015

The protective effect of EtOAc fraction of Limonium tetragonum extract (EALT) against alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity was assessed following acute ethanol intoxication in Spraque-Dawley rats. EALT (200 mg/kg p.o.) was administrated once before alcohol intake (8 g/kg, p.o.). Blood ethanol concentration, and the activities of alcohol metabolic enzymes, alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) in the liver were measured. Also, the formation of malondialdehyde (MDA) and the activities of antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px), catalase were determined after acute alcohol exposure. Pretreatment of rats received ethanol with EALT significantly decreased blood ethanol concentration and elevated the activities of ADH and ALDH in liver. The increased MDA level was decreased, and the reduced activities of SOD, GSH-px and catalase were markedly preserved by the treatment with EALT. This study suggests that EALT prevent hepatic injury induced by acute alcohol which is likely related to its modulation on the alcohol metabolism and antioxidant enzymes activities.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.124-128
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• 2014

Alcoholism is a significant global health problem. Alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase play important roles in the metabolism of alcohol and aldehyde. In this study, we aimed to investigate the eliminatory effects of a fruit extract drink on alcohol metabolism in drunken Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Male SD rats were given a fruit extract drink or a commercial product (10 mL/kg) 30 min prior to 40% (5 g/kg) ethanol ingestion. To assay the effect of the fruit extract drink on blood ethanol concentration, blood samples were taken from the saphenous vein at 3 and 5 h after ethanol ingestion. The blood concentrations of alcohol, alcohol dehydrogenase, and aldehyde dehydrogenase were significantly lower in the fruit extract drink group than in the control group, in a time-dependent manner. However, the alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activities of all experimental groups were unaltered compared to those of the control group. These results suggested that fruit extract drink intake can have a positive effect on the reduction of alcohol, alcohol dehydrogenase, and aldehyde dehydrogenase concentrations in the blood and may alleviate acute ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity by altering alcohol metabolic enzyme activities.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.389-399
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• 2010

This study was conducted in order to investigate and compare anthropometric measurements, bone density, nutrient intake, blood composition and food habits between non-smoking, non-alcohol drinking and smoking, alcohol drinking male university students in Seoul, South Korea. The data for food habits and health-related behaviors were obtained by selfadministered questionnaires. The BQIs of the subjects were measured by Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS). The subjects were divided into two groups: NSND (non-smoking and non-alcohol drinking, n=62) group and General (smoking and alcohol drinking, n=160) group. The results were analyzed using the SPSS program and were as follows: The average heights, weights, and BMIs of the two groups were 173.3 cm, 66.5 kg and 22.1 and 173.4 cm, 68.7 kg and 22.9, respectively. There were no differences between the groups regarding height, weight or BMI. SBP and DBP, however, were significantly higher in the general group than in the NSND group (p<0.01). The BQIs, Z-scores and T-scores of the two groups were 99.83, -0.23, and -0.31 and 98.24, -0.27 and -0.39, respectively, producing no significant differences between the two groups. The percentages for normal bone status, osteopenia and osteoporosis were 83.88%, 16.12% and 0.0% and 74.37%, 25.62% and 0.01%, respectively. Mean intakes of animal protein (p<0.05), animal fat (p<0.05), fiber (p<0.05), animal Ca(p<0.05), animal Fe (p<0.001), Zn(p<0.05), vitamin B1 (p<0.05) and niacin (p<0.05) were significantly different between the two groups, and mean serum levels of SGOT (p<0.01), SGPT (p<0.001), ${\gamma}$-GTP (p<0.001), triglycerides (p<0.01), total cholesterol (p<0.05) and hematocrit (p<0.05) were also significantly different between the two groups. Overall, there were no differences in meal regularity, frequency of snacking, reasons for overeating, exercise and defecation between the groups. However, favorite foods (p<0.05) and night-time meals (p<0.05) were significantly different. In conclusion, the health status of the NSND group was superior compared to the general group. Thus, students who smoke and alcohol drink should receive a practical and systematically-organized education regarding the increased health benefits of quitting smoking and alcohol drinking.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제41권8호
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• pp.887-899
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• 2008

Recently the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea, announced the “Dietary Guidelines for Korean Adults (DGKA)”, which includes ten Dietary Goals, six Dietary Guidelines, and twenty-three Action Guidelines. DGKA are developed as the revision of the 2003 Dietary Guidelines for Koreans, targeting adult population. Dietary Guidelines are developed for general purpose as well as for different age groups. They are revised periodically to accommodate changes in diet and health problems of the population. The process of developing new DGKA can be summarized as 1) selection of focus areas, 2) analysis and review of available data for each area selected, and 3) derivation of guidelines based on the analyzed data, and 4) finalizing the guidelines after open discussions among the experts and general public. Five focus areas were selected by examining the Nutrition Goals of the Health Plan 2010 of Korea, soliciting proposals from the experts in the related fields, and reviewing existing and international guidelines. Five areas selected were 1) adequate intake of nutrients and foods, 2) balance of energy intake and physical activities, 3) alcohol intake, 4) food security and nutrition service, and 5) food safety. Adequacy of nutrient and food intakes of the Korean adult population was assessed using 2005 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) data. Newly developed Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans were used as reference values to assess the prevalence of inadequacies and excesses in nutrient intakes. Energy balance was examined with energy intake of 2005 KNHANES survey and results of physical activity questionnaire in the survey. Alcohol intake was also examined using 2005 KNHANES results of dietary intakes as well as the results of questionnaire survey on alcohol intakes. Food security, nutrition services, and food safety were analyzed using various government data and published results on the issues. Ten Dietary Goals and six Dietary Guidelines were developed after data analysis and were subjected to reviews of experts and general public. The final DGKA are: 1) Eat a variety of foods from each food group, 2) Increase physical activity and maintain healthy weight, 3) Eat proper amount of clean foods, 4) Avoid salty foods and try to eat foods with bland taste, 5) Avoid foods with high fat contents and deep-fried foods, and 6) When you drink alcohol, limit the amount. Twenty-three action guidelines are developed in order to achieve these guidelines in actual diet and life among the population. The government is disseminating the guidelines with “337” slogan and emblem. “337” indicates everyone should practice “3” guidelines of promoting good eating practice, “3” guidelines to limit or decrease in your diet, and you should practice them for “7” days a week. The guidelines will be useful in promoting healthy food habits and good nutritional status which will result in decrease nutrition related health problems in Korea.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.215-226
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• 2021

본 연구의 목적은 다회차 음주에 따른 장소별 음주량과 알코올의존을 분석하는 것이다. 국제 알코올 통제 연구의 일환으로 2012년에 수집된 단면 데이터를 사용하였으며, 만19-64세 음주자 1,789명 중 855명을 대상으로 하였다. 다회차 음주자 비율은 남성(χ²=37.607, p<.001), 학생(χ²=52.466, p<.001), 미혼자(χ²=34.205, p<.001), 흡연경험이 있거나 스트레스가 있는 군(χ²=40,09, p<.001, χ²=21.66, p<.001)에서 유의적으로 높았다. 특히, 미혼자, 흡연자, 스트레스군의 알코올 섭취량이 기혼자, 비흡연자, 비스트레스군보다 유의적으로 더 높았다. 다회차에 걸쳐 알코올 섭취량이 가장 높은 장소는 주류 판매 업종인 술집으로 나타났다(F=67.8g, p<0.001). 음주자의 음주차수가 증가할수록 총 알코올 섭취량이 증가하였으며(F=209.993, p<0.001) 알코올의존도 검사인 RAPS4와 DSM-IV에서 양성 반응을 나타낸 음주자의 수(%)가 각각(F=129.836, p<0.001; F=94.669, p<0.001) 증가하였다. 음주자 중 알코올의존 교차비는 남성이 여성보다 2.3(95% CI: 1.745-3.057)배, 무직자는 직장인보다 3차에서 3.2(95% CI: 1.053-9.838)배, 흡연자는 비흡연자보다 3차에서 3.9(95% CI: 1.230-12.292)배, 그리고 스트레스군도 비스트레스군보다 2.1(95% CI: 1.561-2.768)배 높았다. 결론적으로 음주차수가 증가할수록 흡연여부나 스트레스와의 관련성과 알코올 의존도가 높아져 알코올에 더 취약할 수 있음을 시사한다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2008

This study was performed to understand recognition and behaviors related to sodium intake of Korean adults. The data were collected from subjects including 267 male and 285 female adults in nationwide and compared by gender and by age. We found that the male group showed significantly higher smoking, alcohol drinking, and exercise does the female group. The older group (40 to 59 years) revealed significantly higher exercise and lower alcohol drinking; however general disease and hypertension prevalence, diet therapy practice, and meditation for hypertension were higher. Recognizing sodium levels of foods containing high-sodium, and sodium-nutriture labels when purchasing foods, and knowing differences between salt and sodium of the male group or recognizing sodium levels of foods containing high-sodium of the older group was worse than the other. Among the 32 food behaviors, only 12 were identified as significantly correlated to sodium intake levels including behaviors of preferring Chinese and Japanese foods to Western foods, preferring kimchi to raw vegetables, completely consuming soup, stew, noodle liquid, liking of dried fish and salted mackerel, frequent eat-outs or delivered foods, and so forth. There were significant differences between gender or age groups in terms of sodium intake-increasing behaviors; the male group showed higher behaviors of preferring salty taste and eating all broths. And the older group revealed higher behavior of adding table salt as well as the previous two, however, the younger group showed more behaviors of eat-outs or delivered foods and not the liquid of kimchi.

• 대한영양사협회학술지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.162-178
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• 2021

The study examined the perceived health status, dietary habits, and health-related lifestyle habits of middle-aged men and women in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do areas. The survey was conducted on 670 individuals (320 men and, 350 women), aged 40~64 years, in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do areas. The online and written data were analyzed using the SPSS WIN 25.0 program. Although there was a significant difference in the perceived health status (P < 0.01), there were no significant differences in the subjective stress and the current disease status according to sex. For dietary habits, the scores for fruit intake (P < 0.05), meat and fish intake (P < 0.05), milk and dairy products intake (P < 0.01), and seaweed intake (P < 0.05) were higher in women than men. The scores for three-meal eating (P < 0.05) and water intake (P < 0.01) were higher in men than women. For the health-related habits, alcohol-drinking frequency, daily alcohol consumption, smoking experience, and daily smoking were higher in men than women (P < 0.001). In contrast, caffeinated beverage intake, exercise frequency, and daily smart-phone, computer, and TV using time were similar in both sexes. The meal-eating time was faster in men than women (P < 0.01). For dietary behavior changes, only appetite showed a significant gender difference (P < 0.05). This study provides essential information on the perceived health status, dietary habits, and health-related lifestyle habits in middle-aged men and women. Nevertheless, further research and a practical nutrition program will be needed to solve undesirable dietary habits and improve the health and lifestyle of middle-aged adults according to sex.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.158-170
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• 2017

본 연구는 사회경제적 요인, 식행동 및 신체활동에 의한 만성질환 (고혈압, 고중성지방혈중, 저HDL콜레스텔롤혈증, 당뇨병, 복부비만, 비만 및 대사증후군) 유병률에 우유와 유제품 섭취가 매개변인으로 작용하였을 때의 효과를 평가하고자 하였다. 본 연구에 활용한 자료는 제 5기, 6기 국민건강영양조사 (2010~2015) 자료를 활용하여, 만 30세이상의 성인 남녀를 대상으로 하였고, 질환이나 체중조절을 위해 식이요법을 실시하고 있거나 임산부는 분석대상에서 제외하였다. 고혈압, 고중성지방혈중, 당뇨병, 복부비만, 비만, 대사증후군의 유병률은 남자에서 유의적으로 높았고, 저HDL콜레스테롤혈증은 여자에서 유의적으로 높아 만성질환 유병률은 성별에 따라 차이를 보였다. 사회경제적요인, 식행동 및 신체활동은 남녀에 따라 차이를 보이고 있으나 만성질환 유병률에 영향을 미치는 요인 이었다. 복부비만과 비만을 제외한 고혈압, 고중성지방혈증, 저HDL콜레스테롤혈증, 당뇨병 및 대사증후군의 유병률은 남녀 모두 사회경제적 수준 (가구내 소득수준, 교육수준)이 낮을 경우 높았고, 신체활동 (걷기, 중등도 및 격렬한)을 실천할 경우 낮았다. 반면 복부비만과 비만의 유병률은 남자의 경우 사회경제적 수준이 높을수록, 여자 경우 사회경제적 수준이 낮을수록 높은 것으로 나타나 성별에 따라 유의적인 차이를 보였다. 흡연을 만성질환의 유병률을 증가시키는 요인이었고, 음주의 경우 저HDL콜레스테롤혈증을 제외한 질환의 유병률을 증가시키는 요인이었다. 외식은 남자의 비만 유병률을 증가시키는 요인이었으나, 성인 여자에서는 비만과 대사증후군의 유병률을 감소시키는 요인이었다. 만성질환과 유의한 관련성을 보인 사회경제적, 식행동 및 신체활동 요인 (설명변수)에 우유 섭취를 매개변인으로 추가한 후의 효과를 평가한 결과 성인 남자의 경우 교육수준은 당뇨병에서, 음주는 고혈압, 고중성지방혈증, 저HDL콜레스테롤혈증, 대사증후군에서, 아침식사는 대사증후군, 외식은 비만, 중등도 신체활동은 고중성지방혈증에서 부분통제됨으로서 하루 200 g 이상의 우유를 섭취할 경우 교육수준, 음주, 아침식사, 외식 및 중등도 신체활동에 의한 만성질환 유병률을 낮추는 효과가 있었다. 성인 여자의 경우 가구 내 소득수준은 고중성지방혈증, 당뇨병, 복부비만에서, 교육수준은 고혈압, 복부비만에서, 음주, 아침식사, 외식 및 걷기 실천은 저HDL콜레스테롤혈증에서, 중등도 신체활동은 고중성지방혈증과 저HDL콜레스테롤혈증에서 부분통제됨으로 인해 우유 섭취가 이들 설명변수에 의한 만성질환 유병률을 감소시키는 효과를 보였다. 이외 성인 남자와 여자에서 유의적인 관련성을 보인 변인은 우유, 유제품 섭취에 의해 완전통제 또는 완전매개 되어 우유 섭취 시 이들 설명변수가 만성질환 유병률에 미치는 영향은 사라졌다. 본 연구결과, 하루 200 g 이상의 우유를 섭취할 경우 사회경제적 요인, 식행동 및 신체활동에 의한 효과가 통제 또는 매개하는 영향이 있는 것으로 나타나고 있으므로 적정수준의 우유 섭취는 고혈압, 고중성지방혈증, 저HDL콜레스테롤혈증, 당뇨병, 비만, 복부비만 및 대사증후군을 예방하는 효과가 있었다. 그러나 본 연구는 국민건강영양조사 자료를 활용한 후향적 관측 연구이고, 우유 및 유제품 섭취에 의한 매개효과를 파악한 것이므로 추후 한국인의 만성질환 예방을 위한 적정수준의 우유 및 유제품 섭취 수준에 관한 가이드라인 선정을 위해서는 대단위 실험 설계나 코호트 자료 분석을 통한 다양한 연구가 수행되어야 할 것이다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.707-713
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to test whether moderate alcohol consumption has any positive effect on lowering blood pressure among Koreans. Study subjects were Korean adults 20 years or older (n=5,234) who participated in the 2001 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). Analysis of variance and analysis of covariance were used to construct univariate and multivariate models relating alcohol consumption to blood pressure for the analysis. After adjustment for possible covariates, drinkers (regardless of drinking level) had significantly higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure, compared with never-drinker for male subjects. Diastolic and systolic blood pressures were also significantly elevated with the drinking frequency and amount of alcohol intake among male subjects. For the female subjects, only diastolic blood pressure was significantly associated with the alcohol consumption at multivariate model. however, low level alcohol consumption did not show any sign of lowing effects on blood pressure. The result implies that moderate alcohol consumption did not have any positive effect on lowering blood pressure among Koreans for either sex.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.537-549
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• 2014

Objectives: This study was conducted to examine blood pressure and other characteristics of a high sodium intake group assessed with 24-hr urine analysis and the dietary factors related to the risk of high sodium intake among Korean adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with adults aged 20-59 years. Subjects who completed 24-hr urine collection (N = 205) were divided into 3 groups (tertile) according to the sodium intake estimated with 24-hour urine analysis. We compared the blood pressure, BMI and dietary related factors of the 3 groups (low, medium, high sodium intake group) with General Linear Model (GLM) and Duncan's multiple range test (p < 0.05). The risk factors related to high sodium intake were assessed with odds ratio (p < 0.05). Results: The sodium intake (mg/day) of the 3 groups were $3359.8{\pm}627.9$, $4900.3{\pm}395.1$ and $6770.6{\pm}873.9$, respectively, corresponding to daily salt intake (g/day) 8.5, 12.4 and 17.2, respectively. High sodium group showed significantly elevated age, BMI and systolic/diastolic blood pressure. Being male gender was associated with significantly increased risk of sodium intake (OR = 1.972; 95%CI: 1.083-3.593). The other factors related to high sodium intake were higher BMI (${\leq}25$) (OR = 2.619; 95% CI: 1.368-5.015), current alcohol consumption (OR = 1.943; 95%CI: 1.060-3.564), and having salty soybean paste with salt percentage > 14% (OR = 3.99; 95% CI: 1.404-6.841). The dietary attitude related to increased risk of high sodium intake included 'enjoy dried fish and salted mackerel' (p < 0.001) and 'eat all broth of soup, stew or noodle' (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Because high sodium intake was associated with higher blood pressure, nutrition education should focus on alcohol consumption, emphasis on related dietary factors such as using low salt soybean paste, improvements in the habit of eating dried fish and salted mackerel or eating all broth of soup, stew or noodle.