• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.3029-3034
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• 2015

Background: While the perinatal outcomes of active maternal smoking are well documented, results of the effects of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure during pregnancy are inconsistent. We aimed to examine the effect of ETS exposure, assessed by maternal hair nicotine levels at $35^{th}$ week of gestation, on birth weight and the risk of small for gestational age (SGA) and low birth weight (LBW). Materials and Methods: A total of 871 non-smoking healthy pregnant women were recruited by one Korean hospital between 1 October 2006 and 31 July 2007. Hair samples were collected and anthropometric questionnaires administered at $35^{th}$ week of gestation. The primary outcome was birth weight and secondary outcomes were the risk of babies being SGA and LBW. Results: Log-transformed hair nicotine concentrations were inversely related with birth weight after adjusting for confounding variables (${\beta}=-0.077$, p=0.037). After stratifying hair nicotine levels by tertiles (T1, low [0.0-0.28 ng/mg]; T2, medium [0.29-0.62 ng/mg]; and T3, high [0.63-5.99 ng/mg]), the mean birth weight in each groups were 3,342g (T1) 3,296g (T2) and 3,290 g (T3), respectively. However the difference between groups was not statistically significant by analysis of co-variance (ANCOVA) adjusting for covariates (p=0.062). In logistic regression analysis, the risk of SGA was higher in the T3 (OR=1.59, 95%CI 1.05-2.42) than in the reference group (T1), after controlling for confounding variables. The risk of low birth weight (<2,500g, LBW) was not significantly higher (OR=1.44, 95%CI 0.95-2.19), but the risk of babies being below 3,000g birth weight was increased in the T3 group (OR=1.53, 95%CI 1.00-2.36) compared with that in the T1 group. Conclusions: Maternal ETS exposure during pregnancy was inversely related with birth weight. The risk of SGA increased in the highest ETS exposure group compared with in the low exposure group. To prevent ETS exposure during pregnancy, more comprehensive tobacco control policies are needed.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.627-634
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• 2016

본 연구는 일부 종합검진 수검자들을 대상으로 비만수준이 혈 중 uric acid에 미치는 영향을 검토하고자 2011년 1월부터 12월까지 광주광역시의 일개 종합병원 건강검진센터에서 종합건강검진을 받았던 20세 이상의 지역주민 1,118명(남자 636, 여자 482)을 분석대상으로 하였다. 우리는 혈청 uric acid, 요소 질소, creatinine 뿐만 아니라 신체계측 (SBP, DBP 및 BMI)에 대해 평가하고, 분석에 포함 하였다. Model I에서, 연령, 성별, SBP, DBP, TC, TG, HDL-C, FBG를 보정하였을 때, 남성(p<0.001)과 여성(p=0.036)에서 uric acid의 평균값은 비만수준이 증가할수록 증가하였다. Model II에서, BUN과 creatinine을 추가로 보정하였을 때, 남성에서는 uric acid의 평균값이 정상 체중군은 $4.89{\pm}0.07mg/dl$, 과체중군은 $5.01{\pm}0.09mg/dl$, 비만군은 $5.35{\pm}0.08mg/dl$로 비만수준이 증가할수록 증가하였다(p<0.001). 그러나 여성에서는 uric acid의 평균값이 정상체중군은 $5.03{\pm}0.08mg/dl$, 과체중군은 $5.19{\pm}0.11mg/dl$, 비만군은 $5.27{\pm}0.09mg/dl$로 유의한 차이가 없었다(p=0.191). 결론적으로, 남성에서 비만수준의 증가는 혈 중 uric acid의 증가와 관련이 있지만, 여성에서는 관련이 없었다.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.325-335
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• 1999

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relations among nutrient intake. self body image and satisfaction, and physical fitness of college students in Taegu. A total of 213 apparently healthy college students living in Taegu were selected for the study. The following anthropometric measurements were made on all participants : weight, height: waist and hip circumferences, and bioimpedence. Using weight and height, the body mass index (kg/$m^2$) was calculated. The 24-hour recall were obtained from subjects. Dietary habits and energy expenditure were examined through questionnaires. Nutrients intake were analyzed by computer aided nutritional analysis program. Variables of Physical fitness were consisted of body fat, muscular strength and endurance, agility. power, flexibility, cardiorespiratory function, physical efficiency index(PEI). Data were analyzed by computer using the SAS 6.12(Statistical Analysis System). The mean heights and weights of these students were similar to those reported for the 50th percentile in a national survey. Nutrient intake of the college students in Taegu was considerably lower than RDA. The male subjects' mean intake of two nutrients, vitamin B$_2$ and calcium, were less than 55% of the RDAs. the female subjects' mean intake of two nutrients, iron and calcium, were less than 55% of the RDAs. A most variables of physical fitness except sit and reach in male students showed a significant higher values than those of female students. There was a significant positive relationship between PEI and the intake of animal protein, fat, Ca. and B$_2$ in male students. Also there was a significant positive relationship between exercise duration of PWC 170 and protein, fat, iron, vitamin A, B$_2$, niacin, and energy intake in female students. The muscular strength showed the significant correlation with weight, height, and waist circumference in male and female students. The cardiorespiratory function and Physical efficiency index showed significantly negative correlation with tricep and subscapular skin thickness in the female students. There were significantly positive correlations between WHR and body efficiency index in male students, and significantly positive correlations between WHR and the cardiorespiratory function in female students. There was no significant level of correlation between the degree of satisfaction of body image and physical efficiency index. However. there was a significant positive correlation between waist circumference (and weight) and physical efficiency index in male and female students and almost all of the surveyed male and female college students wanted less waist circumference or weight even though they were in the criteria of standard waist circumference or weight. In conclusion, a beneficial effect of adequate nutrient intake on physical fitness was found, college students must increase their energy and nutrient intake if it is below than the RDA for improving their physical fitness.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.308-326
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• 1997

본 연구는 1992년 당시 경기도 강화군 강화읍내에 거주하는 중학교 1학년에 재학중인 남자 335명과 여자 375명을 대상으로 5년간 혈압수준 및 변화에 대한 분포를 제시하고 혈압수준 및 변화의 결정 요인을 밝히고자 하였다. 혈압의 수준 및 변화와 관련된 요인으로는 신체적 요인, 혈청학적 요인 및 영양소 섭취요인을 조사하였다. 주요 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 12세부터 16세까지 5년간 남자의 수축기혈압의 평균은 108.7mmHg에서 118.1mmHg로, 이완기혈압의 평균은 69.5mmHg에서 73.4mmHg로 증가하였으며 15세에 가장 높은 혈압수준을 보였다. 그러나 동기간 동안 여자의 수축기혈압의 평균은 114.4mmHg에서 113.5mmHg로, 이완기혈압의 평균은 75.2mmHg에서 72.1mmHg로 감소하였으며 13-14세 때에 가장 높은 혈압 수준을 보였다. 2. 남자의 5년간 신장, 체중, 신체비만지수 등은 계속 성장하였으나 여자는 15세를 기점으로 신체적 성장이 둔화되는 경향을 보였다. 한편 연령이 증가할 수록 남자의 혈청 총 콜레스테롤은 감소하고 중성지방은 증가하는 경향을 보였으나 여자에서는 특별한 변화가 없었다. 식이섭취에서는 지질의 섭취가 연령에 따라 약간 증가하는 경향을 보였으나 전반적으로 남녀 모두 에너지의 20% 정도였다. 3. 혈압수준과 체중, 신체비만지수, 피부두께 등은 남녀 모두 각 연령에서 통계학적으로 유의한 관련성이 있었다. 신체비만지수의 영향을 통제하였을 때 혈청 총 콜레스테롤은 남자에서 연령의 증가에 따라 수축기혈압과 음의 관계에서 양의 관계로, 여자의 경우에는 이완기혈압과 15-16세에서 양의 관련성을 보였다. 그리고 중성지방과 크레아티닌은 남자에서는 혈압과 양의 관련성을 보였으나 여자의 경우에는 관련성이 없었다. 한편 영양소 섭취와 혈압과의 관계는 성별-연령별로 일관성 있는 결과가 없었으나 남자의 이완기혈압과 단백질 섭취가 양의 관련성이 있었고 여자의 14세 때 수축기혈압과 비타민 A 섭취가 음의 관련성이 있었다. 4. 혈압변화와 신체비만지수의 변화, 혈청 총 콜레스테롤의 변화는 남녀 모두 양의 관련성을 보였으며 크레아티닌의 변화는 남자에서는 양의 관계를, 여자에서는 음의 관계를 보였다. 또한 남자에서 소디움 섭취가 높은 군이 계속해서 높은 혈압수준을 유지하였으며 여자의 경우에는 에너지에 대한 지질 섭취비율이 높은 군이 계속해서 낮은 혈압수준을 유지하여 성별에 따른 차이를 보였다. 전체적으로 성장기 혈압변화에 가장 큰 영향을 미치는 요인은 남녀 모두 신체비만 지수이었다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.221-227
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• 2015

우리나라의 노인 대상으로 식생활지침 실천도 점수에 따른 치매 유병률의 차이를 분석한 결과, 치매 노인군이 정상노인군에 비해 나이가 유의하게 많았고, 성, 체격, 그리고, 식사속도, 식사를 거르는 횟수, 편식 등 식생활 특성에는 정상 노인군과 유의한 차이가 없었다. 식생활지침 세부 실천지침 중에서 다양한 식품군 섭취, 규칙적이고 안전한 식사, 음주, 가벼운 운동부분에서 치매노인군의 실천도가 정상노인군에 비해 낮았고, 그 외의 문항에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 식생활지침 실천도 점수가 높을수록 치매 유병률이 낮은 경향을 보였다. 요약하면 어르신을 위한 식생활지침의 실천도가 높을수록 알츠하이머형 치매의 위험이 감소하므로, "어르신을 위한 식생활지침 (보건복지부, 2011)" 실천도를 높이는 것이 알츠하이머형 치매 예방에 도움이 될 수 있으며, 향후 알츠하이머형 치매 예방을 위한 식생활 지침의 기초자료로 활용할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.230-241
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• 2020

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Inadequate nutrition in infants and young children affects physical growth and neurocognitive development. Therefore, early nutritional intervention is important to promote catch-up growth in young children with faltering growth. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of nutritional supplementation with a pediatric concentrated and balanced nutritional supplement formula on promoting growth and improving nutritional status in children with nonorganic faltering growth. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Children aged 12-36 months whose body weight-for-age was < 5^th percentile on the Korean Growth Charts were enrolled. Children born premature or having organic diseases were excluded. Children were instructed to consume 400 mL of formula per day in addition to their regular diet for 6 months. Pediatricians and dietitians educated the parents and examined the subjects every 2 months. Anthropometric parameters were measured at baseline and at 2, 4, and 6 months, and laboratory tests were done at baseline and 6 months. The good consumption group included children who consumed ≥ 60% of the recommended dose of formula. RESULTS: Total 82 children completed the 6-month intervention. At baseline, there were no significant differences in all variables between the good consumption and poor consumption groups. Weight and weight z-scores were significantly improved in the good consumption group compared to the poor consumption group at the end of the intervention (P = 0.009, respectively). The good consumption group showed a significant trend for gaining weight (P < 0.05) and weight z-score (P < 0.05) compared to the poor consumption group during 6 months of formula intake. The concentration of blood urea nitrogen was significantly increased in the good consumption group (P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Nutritional supplementation with a concentrated and balanced pediatric nutritional formula along with dietary education might be an effective approach to promote catch-up growth in children with nonorganic faltering growth.

• Nutritional Sciences
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.113-120
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• 2004

This study was conducted to investigate variables related to dietary fiber intake among sixth grade children in an elementary school in Daejon city. One hundred and forty-seven children completed a questionnaire for determining their socioeconomic background and their food habits. Anthropometric measurements were taken, and a 24-hour diet recall method was used to collect three-day food intakes. The socioeconomic status of the children's families belonged to the upper middle class; 53.0% of their fathers and 25.8% of their mothers had completed college or higher degrees. 27.9% of the mothers had jobs, including part-time jobs. Approximately 30% of the children skipped breakfast, 66.4% of the children preferred animal foods to plant foods, and 52.4% of the children preferred green vegetables to yellow or pale vegetables. Grilled meat dishes, such as Grilled beef rib with seasoning, Bulgogi, grilled pork belly and beef steaks, were the most popular types of food eaten outside home by the children. Daily dietary fiber intake was 14.5 g in boys and 14.5 g in girls, and these intakes are low compared to the standard guidelines. The average intakes of energy and protein of the children were 84.5% and 114.0% of the Korean Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), respectively. Besides energy, riboflavin, iron and calcium intakes were below the RDAs, and especially calcium intake was only 50% of the RDAs. On the other hand, thiamin, niacin, ascorbic acid, protein and phosphorus intakes exceeded the Korean RDAs. Family income or the children's body mass index (BMI) was not directly related to dietary fiber intakes. However, higher dietary fiber intakes tended to be related to higher intakes of green vegetables and fruits. Children with higher dietary fiber intake tended to prefer plant foods to animal foods. Energy and most nutrients, except heme iron and retinol, showed positive relationships with dietary fiber intake. Especially potassium and plant origin protein and calcium were highly correlated with dietary fiber intakes(r＞0.6). From these results, it is concluded that dietary fiber intakes of these sixth grade elementary school children were less than the standard reference and it is anticipated to decrease further in the future with increased incomes. Therefore, increased intakes of dietary fiber by elementary school children should be promoted through nutrition education, together with the development of cooking methods and recipes utilizing green vegetables and fruits.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.265-278
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• 2011

Objectives : This trial were conducted to evaluate the efficacy and adverse events of Bofutsusho-san(BTS) and Boiogiot-tang(BOT) by oriental obesity pattern identification on obese subjects, as compared to placebo. Methods : 166 subjects(body mass index ${\geq}25kg/m^2$) were recruited and randomized to receive BT(n=55), FH(n=55) or placebo(n=56) for 8 weeks. Anthropometric factors, serum lipid, glucose, blood pressure(BP), pulse rate, resting metabolic rate and oriental obesity pattern identification questionnaire were measured at baseline and 8 weeks. Adverse events and safety outcome variables were also checked during trials. Results : The frequency of top-scored oriental obesity pattern was ordered by indigestion(食積) > stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱) > yang deficiency(陽虛) > spleen deficiency(脾虛) > phlegm(痰飮) > blood stasis(瘀血) in subjects. BTS group significantly decreased body weight, body mass index(BMI), waist circumference(WC), body fat mass, total cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol in stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱) and WC in indigestion(食積). BOT group showed significant decrease of body weight, BMI, WC, and body fat mass in indigestion(食積) not in deficiency(虛症). Adverse events were reported most frequently in yang deficiency(陽虛) by BT group and stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱) by BOT group. Conclusions : Bofu-tsusho-san was effective in treating obesity with stagnation of the liver qi(肝鬱). Obesity pattern identification could be a useful diagnostic tool predicting treatment effects and adverse events.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제67권3호
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• pp.183-190
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• 2009

Background: Repeated arousals during sleep have been known to be associated with excessive daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular complications. We investigated the relationship between arousal indices and clinical parameters. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of 41 patients who performed polysomnography for a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. We defined total arousal index (TAI) as the number of arousals per hour and respiratory arousal index (RAI) as the number of arousals associated with apnea or hypopnea per hour. Results: There were significant positive correlations between arousal indices and apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) (RAI vs. AHI, r=0.958, p<0.001; TAI vs. AHI, r=0.840, p<0.001). RAI and mean oxygen saturation showed a significant negative correlation with each other (r=-0.460, p=0.002). TAI revealed a significant positive correlation with mean systolic blood pressure (MSBP) and mean diastolic blood pressure (MDBP) (TAI vs. MSBP, r=0.389, p=0.014; TAI vs. MDBP, r=0.373, p=0.019). There was no significant correlation between arousal indices and parameters of sleepiness. RAI had a significant positive correlation with body mass index (BMI) and neck circumference (NC) (RAI vs. BMI, r=0.371, p=0.017; RAI vs. NC, r=0.444, p=0.004). When partial correlation analysis was performed to adjust for other variables, there was significant correlation between RAI and AHI (r=0.935, p<0.001). Conclusion: This study shows that respiratory arousal index could be a useful index reflecting of severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Arousal during sleep would be concerned in the development of cardiovascular complication of obstructive sleep apnea. And some anthropometric factors would contribute to the development of arousals during sleep. Further studies are needed to clarify any cause-effect relationship.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.323-333
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• 2008

The aim of this study was to measure and compare nutrient intake, anthropometric measurements and serum indices by percent body fat as one of the index of obesity degree in female college students. Additionally we attempted to investigate percentile distribution of fat free mass index (FFMI) and fat mass index (FMI) for developing reference values for these two parameters. The subjects were 91 female college students who were classified to 4 groups according to the percentile of percent body fat (Group1: 25 th < percentile of percent body fat, Group 2 : 25 th ${\le}$ percentile of percent body fat < 50 th, Group 3 : 50 th ${\le}$ percentile of percent body fat < 75 th, Group 4 : percentile of percent body fat ${\ge}$ 75 th). The mean percent body fat and body mass index were 28.2%, $20.5 kg/m^2$ respectively. The mean energy intake was 1707 kcal(81% of KDRIs) and vitamin C, folate, Ca and Zn intake were 73.9%, 54.7%, 79.6%, 97.5% of KDRIs respectively. Most nutrient intake (energy, carbohydrate, cholesterol, fatty acid, Ca, Fe) of G4 was lower than that of G1, G2 and G3. Serum HDL-cholesterol concentration was significantly lower in G4 than G1, G2, G3 and it tended to increase as percent body fat decreased. LDL/HDL, A1 of G4 were significantly the highest among the 4 groups and increased as percent body fat increased. The mean fat free mass index and fat mass index were $14.5 kg/m^2$, $6.0 kg/m^2$ respectively. The criteria of sarcopenic obesity which has been defined as under 25 th percentile of FFMI and below 75 th percentile of FMI were shown $12.8 kg/m^2$, $8.2 kg/m^2$ respectively in this study. In conclusion, we should continue to more systematically research on the studies of new obesity measurement which includes FFMI and FMI as one of the variables. And the public education for weight control that emphasizes both the understanding of body composition and the importance of nutrition balance is also required.