• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.167-174
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• 2016

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Despite the importance of a low-iodine diet (LID) for thyroid cancer patients preparing for radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy, few studies have evaluated dietary intake during LID. This study evaluated the amount of dietary iodine intake and its major food sources during a typical diet and during LID periods for thyroid cancer patients preparing for RAI therapy, and examined how the type of nutrition education of LID affects iodine intake. SUBJECTS/METHODS: A total of 92 differentiated thyroid cancer patients with total thyroidectomy were enrolled from Seoul National University Hospital. All subjects completed three days of dietary records during usual and low-iodine diets before $^{131}I$ administration. RESULTS: The median iodine intake was $290{\mu}g/day$ on the usual diet and $63.2{\mu}g/day$ on the LID. The major food groups during the usual diet were seaweed, salted vegetables, fish, milk, and dairy products and the consumption of these foods decreased significantly during LID. The mean energy intake on the LID was 1,325 kcal, which was 446 kcal lower than on the usual diet (1,771 kcal). By avoiding iodine, the intake of most other nutrients, including sodium, was significantly reduced during LID (P < 0.005). Regarding nutritional education, intensive education was more effective than a simple education at reducing iodine intake. CONCLUSION: Iodine intake for thyroid cancer patients was significantly reduced during LID and was within the recommended amount. However, the intake of most other nutrients and calories was also reduced. Future studies are needed to develop a practical dietary protocol for a LID in Korean patients.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제16권8호
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• pp.1201-1209
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to isolate probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that produce bile salt hydrolase (BSH), and to evaluate its effects on serum cholesterol level. One-hundred-twenty bacterial colonies were initially isolated from human feces, and five strains were selected after screening based on their resistance to acids, tolerance against bile salts, and inhibitory activity on Escherichia coli. The Lactobacillus plantarum strain with the highest level of BSH activity was identified using 16S rRNA sequences, and was named L. plantarum CK 102. L. plantarum CK 102 at a level of 1.36$\times$10$^8$cfu/ml survived in pH 2 buffer for 6 h and exhibited excellent tolerance for bile salt. Coculturing the strain with E. coli in MRS broth resulted in strong inhibition against growth of E. coli at 18 h. Furthermore, the potential effect of CK 102 on serum cholesterol level was evaluated in rats. Thirty-two rats [Sprague-Dawley (SD) male, 129$\pm$l g, 5 weeks old] were divided into four groups of eight each. For six weeks, Group 1 was fed a normal diet (negative control); Group 2 was fed a cholesterol-enriched diet (positive control); Group 3 was fed a cholesterol-enriched diet plus L. plantarum CK 102 at 1.0$\times$10$^7$cfu/ml; and Group 4 was fed a cholesterol-enriched diet plus L. plantarum CK 102 at 5.0$\times$10$^7$cfu/ml. Blood samples were collected, serum lipids were analyzed, and weights of the organs were measured. Total blood cholesterol level, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol, and free-cholesterol values were lower in rats that were fed 1. plantarum CK 102 than in those not fed L. plantarum CK 102. This cholesterol lowering effect implies that L. plantarum CK 102 could be utilized as an additive for health-assistance foods. In conclusion, these results suggest that the 1. plantarum CK 102 isolated could be used commercially as a probiotic.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.407-412
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• 2014

락툴로오스는 식품과 제약분야에서 기능성 성분으로 알려져 있으며, 산업적으로 많이 활용되고 있어 주목을 받고 있다. 식품분야에서는 정장작용을 위한 비피더스 인자, 제약분야에서는 주로 변비, 간성뇌증, 간질환의 합병증 그리고 혈액 내 포도당(glucose)과 인슐린 수치의 유지 등을 위하여 이용되고 있다. 락툴로오스 합성은 크게 화학적, 생물학적 방법으로 분류할 수 있으며, 화학적 방법에서는 젖당(lactose)의 알칼리 이성질체화법에 의하여 합성되지만, 생성물의 분해 및 다양한 부반응에 의한 정제의 난점과 폐기물 관리 등의 문제점들을 가지고 있다. 이러한 문제점들을 해결하고자, 효소를 이용한 합성 방법이 최근 연구되고 있다. 베타-갈락토시다아제(${\beta}$-galactosidase)는 젖당의 가수분해물 생산이 가능하기에 유제품 산업에서 매우 중요한 효소이며, 과당(fructose)으로 갈락토실(galactosyl) 잔기의 전달반응에 의하여 젖당으로부터 락툴로오스를 합성할 수 있다. 그러나 정제된 젖당은 매우 고가의 물질로써 락툴로오스를 합성하기에는 경제적으로 적합하지 않다. 본 총설에서는 락툴로오스를 합성하기 위한 화학적, 생물학적 공정에 대한 연구 동향을 간략하게 소개하고, 저가의 기질을 활용한 경제적인 락툴로오스 생산에 대한 연구 및 전망을 제시하고자 한다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.205-219
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 동두천시에 거주하는 결혼이주여성들을 대상으로 한국 문화에 대한 문화적응유형에 따른 그들의 식생활적응 실태 및 식행동을 분석하고, 식생활적응과 식행동간의 상관성을 파악하고자 하였다. 훈련된 조사자가 영어, 중국어, 베트남어로 번역된 설문지를 이용하여 설문조사를 실시하였다. 동화유형군의 식생활적응도가 가장 높았고, 분리유형군이 가장 낮았다. 또한, 문화적응유형에 따른 식행동 점수를 분석한 결과, 우유 및 유제품을 매일 섭취하는 식행동에서만 동화유형군에서 가장 높았다. 결혼이주여성들의 문화적응 및 식생활적응과 식행동 간에 상관성 분석에서 식생활적응은 동화요인과 식행동과 양의 상관관계를 보였는데, 이러한 결과는 구조방정식 모형 분석에서도 동일하게 문화적응유형 중 동화요인만이 식생활적응에 영향을 미치며, 식생활적응은 식행동 향상에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 결혼이주여성들의 이주국 문화를 긍정적이고 적극적으로 수용하는 동화적 문화적응이 식생활적응을 높여 올바른 식행동을 이끌어 낼 수 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권21호
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• pp.9543-9547
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• 2014

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate demographic features, dietary habits, and some possible risk factors for being susceptible to breast cancer in Iranian women. Materials and Methods: A study of dietary habits and breast cancer was conducted among 53 Iranian women with histological confirmed disease and 40 matched controls. A dietary habits questionnaire was used to evaluate the pattern of selected food intakes. The risk of cancer was analyzed after adjustment for confounding factors. Age, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, educational status, parity, lactation, marital status, menopause, history of estrogen therapy, and family history of breast disease or cancer were assessed among participants. Special attention was given to the relationship between consumption of high fat meat, milk, yogurt and cheese as well use of frying oils for frying foods, use of olive/liquid oils for cooking, removing fat from meat and poultry, removing chicken skin and not use of mayonnaise as salad dressing and the risk of breast cancer. Moreover, salad, vegetable and fruit consumption, and eating outdoors owere investigated. Results: Our results revealed significant lower education and higher BMI and waist circumference levels in patients with breast cancer. There was significantly increased breast cancer risk in overweight women in comparison with normal weight (OR=2.91, 95%CI 1.24 to 6.82). High intake of fat dairy products including milk and cheese was found to be a statistically significant factor for increasing breast cancer risk in models adjusting for age, BMI and education. Use of olive/liquid oils for cooking and avoidance of mayonnaise as salad dressing are related to lower risk of breast cancer. The frequency of vegetable and fruit consumption was significantly lower in patients with breast cancer compared to healthy women. Conclusions: Dietary habits might be risk factors for breast cancer among Iranian women. Adoption of a prudent diet could be an appropriate strategy for preventing breast cancer.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.241-255
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• 2020

This study examined the eating habits and preferences of foods according to the age of children with autism spectrum disorders and identified the nutritional needs of parents to support their healthy eating habits and provide basic data for the development of educational programs. A survey of 100 parents of children with autism spectrum disorders was conducted on their children's snack intake, food preferences, and parents' nutrition education needs. As a result, there were four times more boys than girls, and the body mass index differed according to age (p<0.001). Most children ate snacks more than once a day, and parents found that they wanted to develop nutritious snacks that could replace high-protein, low-calorie meals with the minimal use of additives. For the food preference, there was a significant difference in grains and starches, vegetables/seafood and fruits, milk and dairy products (p<0.05), fats and sugars, and Korean fermented pastes (p<0.01) between the two age groups. Regarding whether nutrition education was required, many parents had a high demand for nutrition education (4.24±0.70), and the intention to participate was 3.62±1.09. The most important content to be dealt with in parent education was 'Inducing a change in bad eating habits and behaviors', which was the highest (63%), and mostly face-to-face education was preferred. In conclusion, young children require diet education, and older children need to focus on weight control and obesity.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.16-24
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• 1976

To determine patterns of preference for and consumption of milk and milk products in Seoul city, a study was conducted of 724 girls and 587 boys ranging in age from elementary school to collage level, from July to August, 1974. Findings are summarized as follows: In general, milk and milk products were liked by both children and adults. A contrasting low tendency to purchase such products was due to socioeconomics, habitual, and educational factors, as well as a lack of adequate nutritional information, especially with regard to milk. Knowledge of the value of milk as a source of calcium was lacking, especially among boys. The majority of homemakers understood that milk was nutritious, but not specifically as the best source of calcium for their families. Milk, especially in beverage form, was commonly regarded as food for the infant and small child. Grandparents would not drink it. Such a beliefe is similar to that found in under-developed or developing nations. The need for nutrition education must be emphasized. Milk and milk products are expensive foods, particularly for the low income family; but even in higher income levels, consumption was limited. Milk was consumed mostly by the younger family members, less by the older. Among the children, preference, knowledge, and concern with the nutritional value of milk increased with age of subjects. It is presumed that awareness improved with increasing length of school education. Greater frequency of milk intolerance was found with decreasing age of respondents: about 10 percent had some form of milk intolerance. This percentage will be found to be much higher in villages where milk is less familiar. This study indicated that respondents liked ice cream best of all the milk products. For beverage, they preferred cider and cola in summer, coffee and milk in winter. Smaller families consumed more milk than larger families. Household consumption of condensed milk was very low, mostly as coffeemate. Among households interviewed, as many had regular as irregular delivery of dairy milk. Average consumption ranged 0.5 to 1.5 Hop. Engel indices of these families ranged 20 to 60. Use of milk at home was very simple. Not many methods of preparation were found. The milk was used mostly as beverage. In order to improve the nutritional level of Korean children and adults who especially need additional calcium, milk and milk products are recommended as the best source of calcium. Nutrition education of children and their parents should receive greater emphasis.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.496-506
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 우리나라 12~18세 청소년의 플라보노이드 섭취 실태와 그 역학적 특성을 파악하기 위해 제 4 5기 국민건강영양조사 (2007~2012) 자료의 24시간 회상법 자료와 상용식품 중 플라보노이드 함량 데이터베이스를 연계하여 1일 총 플라보노이드 및 개별 플라보노이드 (플라보놀, 플라본, 플라바논, 플라반-3-올, 안토시아니딘, 이소플라본) 섭취량을 추정하였다. 그 결과, 한국 12~18세 청소년의 1일 평균 총 플라보노이드 섭취량은 남자 청소년이 195.6 mg/d, 여자 청소년이 189.4 mg/d 였으며, 개별 플라보노이드 중에는 플라보놀, 이소플라본 순으로 섭취량이 많았다. 플라보노이드 섭취량에 따라 영양소 및 식품군의 섭취량에 뚜렷한 차이가 있었는데, 플라보노이드 섭취량이 많은 군에서 지방 섭취량과 지방 기여 에너지 섭취량이 유의하게 낮았으며, 식이섬유와 비타민 C 섭취량은 유의하게 증가하였다. 식품군 별로 살펴보았을 때, 플라보노이드 섭취량이 많은 군일수록 곡류와 육류, 우유 및 유제품 군의 섭취량이 적었고, 두류와 과일류의 섭취가 선형적으로 증가하였다. 플라보노이드 섭취량에 따른 사회인구학적 요인, 건강 관련 지표, 식생활 요인의 분포를 살펴보았을 때, 플라보노이드 섭취량이 많은 그룹일수록 여성의 비율이 더 많았으며, 허리둘레와 수축기 혈압의 평균값이 유의하게 적었다. 여러 역학연구를 통해 플라보노이드가 심혈관계 질환, 당뇨병 등 만성질환의 예방에 긍정적인 영향을 미침이 증명되었고, 청소년기의 식생활은 성인기 이후 만성질환의 발생과 연관이 있으므로, 성인기의 건강을 위해서 청소년기부터 플라보노이드가 풍부한 식생활을 하는 것이 중요할 것으로 사료된다. 청소년의 플라보노이드 섭취 실태를 확인한 본 연구에서 더 나아가 플라보노이드 섭취량과 대사지표 및 질병의 유병률 등과의 연관성에 대한 후속 연구가 필요할 것이다.

• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.247-253
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• 2006

Our previous research has identified granulin (grn) and p130 genes as sex steroid-inducible genes in the rat hypothalamus, which might be involved in sexual differentiation of the brain. Phthalate esters that are used as plasticizers and also found at low levels in foods such as dairy products are often mentioned as suspected endocrine disrupters. The purpose of the present study is to elucidate whether perinatal exposure to di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and di-2-ethylhexyl adipate (DEHA) affects hypothalamic sex steroid-inducible genes. The present study assessed the effects of perinatal exposure to DBP, DINP and DEHA on sex steroid hormones levels and hypothalamic gm and p130 mRNA expressions at postnatal day (PND) 3 and 7. Pregnant rats were fed a soy-free diet containing 20, 200, 2,000 and 10,000 ppm of DBP, 40, 400, 4,000 and 20,000 ppm of DINP, or 480, 2,400 and 12,000 ppm of DEHA from gestational day (GD) 15 to GD 3 or 7. At PND 3 and 7, perinatal exposure to these chemicals did not substantially affect serum concentrations of testosterone and estradiol. At PND 3, the expression of grn mRNA levels in males was decreased by DEHA, and that of p130 was decreased by DBP, DINP and DEHA, though the effects were not dose-dependent. At PND 7, the expression of gm gene in female pups was increased by higher doses of DBP and all the doses, except for 4,000 ppm, of DINP, while that in male pups decreased by 480 and 12,000 ppm of DEHA. Hypothalamic expression of p130 mRNA in males was increased by lower doses of DBP and all the doses of DINP, whereas that of females was decreased by 480 and 2,400 ppm of DEHA. These results suggest that these chemicals may affect the expression of gm and p130 genes by directly acting on the hypothalamus, thus leading to inappropriate expression of these genes.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.9-17
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• 2014

This study was conducted to develop a Han-sik database as well as to assess the effects of Han-sik on dietary quality among Koreans. The Han-sik database was developed by a focus group composed of food and nutrition specialists considering the results of Han-sik perception surveys conducted in previous studies for frequently consumed dishes. Among the 1,322 dish items identified in the $4^{th}$ (2007-2009) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), 973 items (73.6%) were classified as Han-sik. Han-sik usage was defined as the percentage of Han-sik items of all individually consumed dish items in the dietary data of 22,113 subjects who participated in a 24-hour diet recall in the $4^{th}$ (2007-2009) KNHANES. Dietary quality was evaluated based on adherence to the Korean Food Guidance System (KFGS), which was calculated as the percentage of the number of servings consumed in each food group out of recommended servings according to age and sex. Mean usage of Han-sik was 80.1% and was higher in older age groups, rural areas, as well as in households at the lowest income level. Han-sik usage was also higher on weekdays as well as for breakfast. Adherence to the KFGS was significantly higher for grains, meat fish egg beans, vegetables, and fruits (p<0.001) but lower for milk dairy products and oils fats sugars (p<0.001) across the quartiles of Han-sik usage. The results of this study indicate that Han-sik usage is high among Koreans. Further studies are needed to update the Han-sik database as well as investigate the association between health-related factors and Han-sik use.