• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.278-287
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• 2015

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Diet plays an important role in growth and development of children. However, dietary intakes of children living in either rural or urban areas can be influenced by household income. This cross-sectional study examined energy, nutrient and food group intakes of 749 urban children (1-10 years old) by household income status. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Children's dietary intakes were obtained using food recall and record for two days. Diet adequacy was assessed based on recommended intakes of energy and nutrients and food group servings. RESULTS: For toddlers, all nutrients except dietary fiber (5.5 g) exceeded recommended intakes. Among older children (preschoolers and school children), calcium (548 mg, 435 mg) and dietary fiber (7.4 g, 9.4 g) did not meet recommendations while percentage of energy from total fat and saturated fats exceeded 30% and 10%, respectively. The mean sodium intakes of preschoolers (1,684 mg) and school children (2,000 mg) were relatively high. Toddlers in all income groups had similar energy and nutrient intakes and percentages meeting the recommended intakes. However, low income older children had lowest intakes of energy (P < 0.05) and most nutrients (P < 0.05) and highest proportions that did not meet recommended energy and nutrient intakes. For all food groups, except milk and dairy products, all age groups had mean intakes below the recommended servings. Compared to middle and high income groups, low income preschoolers had the lowest mean intake of fruits (0.07 serving), meat/poultry (0.78 serving) and milk/dairy products (1.14 serving) while low income toddlers and school children had the least mean intake of fruits (0.09 serving) and milk/dairy products (0.54 serving), respectively. CONCLUSION: Low socioeconomic status, as indicated by low household income, could limit access to adequate diets, particularly for older children. Parents and caregivers may need dietary guidance to ensure adequate quantity and quality of home food supply and foster healthy eating habits in children.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.448-455
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• 2015

충남 지역 대학생을 대상으로 탕평채에 대한 인상, 인지도, 인식 그리고 탕평채에서 연상되는 이미지 등을 조사하였다. 탕평채 섭취 후 인상은 조사대상자의 88.4%가 '보통이다' 이상의 좋은 인상을 받았으며 성별(p<0.01), 전공(p<0.05), 주거형태(p<0.01)에 따라 유의적 차이를 보였고 식품영양전공자는 비전공자에 비해 더 좋은 인상을 받았다. 탕평채에 대한 인지도 조사 결과, '탕평채는 나물의 한 종류이다.'(74.5%) > '탕평책에서 유래한 음식이다' (59.4%) > '궁중음식이다'(42.3%) 순으로 인지도가 낮아졌으며 식품영양 전공자의 인지도가 더 높았다. 대부분의 식품영양전공자는 청포묵, 숙주나물, 미나리, 고기, 달걀, 김을 탕평채의 재료로 인식하고 있었으나 비전공자는 50% 이상이 미나리를 탕평채 재료라고 인식하지 못하였으며 탕평채를 먹기에 적합한 계절로 80% 이상의 조사대상자가 '봄' 또는 '여름'이라고 답하였다. 한편 '한국의 이미지를 나타내는 음식', '오방색을 구현한 음식'에 대해 높은 인식을 보였으며 탕평채에서 연상되는 이미지로는 '한국의 맛'이라는 응답이 63.7%로 가장 많았으며 이 외에 '건강식', '조화로움', '영양이 풍부한 음식', '다이어트식', '맛깔스러운 음식', '고급스러움', '아름다움', '평화로움' 등의 이미지가 연상된다고 하였다. 따라서 탕평채는 한국의 이미지와 한국의 맛이 담긴 대표적 한식이며 아울러 한식을 세계화하는데 적합한 음식으로 여겨진다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.116-127
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the coverage of the current mandatory nutrition labeling system on the nutrient intake of Koreans. Methods: KNHANES dietary intake data (2013) of 7,242 subjects were used in the analysis. KNHANES dietary intake data were collected by a 24-hour recall method by trained dietitians. For analysis, all food items consumed by the subjects were classified into two groups (foods with mandatory labeling and other foods). In the next step, all food items were reclassified into four groups according to the food type and nutrition labeling regulations: raw material food, processed food of raw material characteristics, processed foods without mandatory labeling, and processed foods with mandatory labeling. The intake of energy and five nutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat, saturated fat, and sodium) of subjects from each food group were analyzed to determine the coverage of the mandatory nutrition labeling system among the total nutrient intake of Koreans. Results: The average intake of foods with mandatory labeling were 384g/day, which was approximately one quarter of the total daily food intake (1,544 g/day). The proportion of energy and five nutrients intake from foods with mandatory labeling was 18.1%~47.4%. The average food intake from the 4 food groups were 745 g/day (48.3%) for the raw food materials, 54 g/day (3.5%) for the processed food of raw material characteristics, 391 g/day (25.3%) for the processed foods without mandatory labeling, and 354 g/day (22.9%) for the processed foods with mandatory labeling. Conclusions: Although nutrition labeling is a useful tool for providing nutritional information to consumers, the coverage of current mandatory nutrition labeling system on daily nutrient intake of the Korean population is not high. To encourage informed choices and improve healthy eating habits of the Korean population, the nutrition labeling system should be expanded to include more food items and foodservice menus.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.35-49
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to analyze variables associated with smoking and selected health behaviors. This study targeted adult men and women over 20 of age. The sample population was drawn from the national sample, and the samples were chosen from the telephone book. A total of 1,500 cases were collected through a telephone based interview survey. As a tool for this study, a structured questionnaire was developed. the variables included self-perceived health status, and selected 7 health behaviors; smoking behavior, physical activities, eating habit, weight control, alcohol consumption, stress management, and cancer exam. The healthy life practice actions of Trans-theoretical model have been classified into five stages. Smokers were more likely than non-smokers to positive attitudes toward smoking and the impact of smoking in this study. This means that smokers's awareness toward the impact of smoking is very week. Smoking behavior was significantly related to other health related behaviors based on the correlation analysis. However, gender, engaging in regular physical activities, moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages, and receiving a cancer examination were the variables that can explain and predict a person's stages of adopting a non-smoking behavior. Self perceived health status was closely related to other health behaviors. Gender, age, and monthly household income were important demographic variables that have significant relationship with the self-perceived health status. Among the health behaviors, regular physical activities and weight control were significant predictable variables. Similar results have been found in the National health and Nutrition examination survey in Korea. As a result of this study, it was found that among the selected health behaviors, engaging in physical activity was an important variable to increase positive sense of health and non-smoking behaviors. Educational and policy level input is needed to increase awareness and provide chances to participate in fitness activities. To those who maintain exercise, the environmental support and diffusion of knowledge information and education data should be strengthened. To change attitudes toward smoking, more in-dept awareness campaign and education should be provided according to people's different behavioral status. In addition, not only diffusing health education data and delivering knowledge information through related programs, but also environmental support system that helps an individual maintain his/her action is required. Such a support system means settlement of the health enhancement base of school, workplace and community should be carried out, and the policy level support and regular programs should be provided and spread to the unit of community.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.203-210
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• 2016

Background: Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) is a well-known natural product with anticarcinogenic and antioxidant effects. We evaluated the antifatigue effect of KRG in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Methods: Eighty patients with NAFLD were prospectively randomized to receive 3 wk of KRG or placebo in addition to counseling on healthy eating and regular exercise. Liver function test, proinflammatory cytokines, adiponectin, antioxidant activity, and fatigue score were measured and compared according to the body mass index between the KRG and placebo groups. Results: The liver function tests were significantly improved after 3 wk of treatment in both groups. The mean levels (at baseline and after treatment) of tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ were $108.0pg/mL{\pm}54.8pg/mL$ and $92.7pg/mL{\pm}39.0pg/mL$ (p = 0.018) in the KRG group and $123.1pg/mL{\pm}42.1pg/mL$ and $127.5pg/mL{\pm}62.2pg/mL$ (p = 0.694) in the placebo group, respectively. There was a significant difference in change of adiponectin levels between the KRG ($7,751.2pg/mL{\pm}3,108.1pg/mL$ and $8,197.3pg/mL{\pm}2,714.5pg/mL$) and placebo groups ($7,711.6pg/mL{\pm}3,041.3pg/mL$ and $7,286.1pg/mL{\pm}5,188.7pg/mL$, p = 0.027). In patients with overweight, the fatigue score was significantly decreased in the KRG group ($35.0{\pm}13.2$ and $24.5{\pm}8.9$, p = 0.019). Conclusion: Our results show that KRG might be effective in reducing proinflammatory cytokine and fatigue in overweight patients with NAFLD, in addition to improvements in adiponectin levels.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.27-42
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• 2007

The purpose of this study is to investigate the importance of well-being related to lifestyle choices such as food habits, food choices, life pattern, etc. The survey was conducted among college students using a questionnaire and a 5-point Likert score in Seoul City and Kyunggido Province during September 2005. The responses of 968 college students were analyzed by the SPSS program. The results were as follows. Most of the subjects were female(76.2%), and lived with their parents (85.6%). The average score of 'food habits', 'choosing food materials', 'purchasing' and 'life pattern' were $2.71{\pm}1.22,\;2.86{\pm}1.28,\;2.41{\pm}1.21,\;and\;2.97{\pm}1.31$ respectively in males and $3.01{\pm}1.20,\;3.00{\pm}1.32,\;2.55{\pm}1.20,and\;2.68{\pm}1.40$ in females, respectively. In regard to 'food habits', the scores were significantly affected by gender(p<0.001), smoking(p<0.05), alcohol consumption(p<0.05), exercise(p<0.001), weight satisfaction(p<0.001), method of weight control(p<0.001), use of nutritional supplement(p<0.05), attempts at weight control(p<0.001), regularity of breakfast(p<0.001), level of interest in well-being(p<0.001), and whether the individual tried a well-being item(p<0.001). In regarding to 'choosing food materials' the scores were significantly affected by gender(p<0.001), smoking(p<0.05), exercise(p<0.001), weight satisfaction(p<0.05), method of weight control(p<0.05), use of nutritional supplement(p<0.05), attempts at weight control(p<0.001), regularity of breakfast(p<0.001), level of interest in well-being(p<0.001) ), and whether the individual tried a well-being item(p<0.001). Out of the factors affecting 'purchasing', the association with BMI was remarkable. Students who were overweight, obese or underweight showed higher average scores than students of normal weight. The primary concerns and trial of well-being of college students were food and exercise. Therefore, the purchase of well-being goods is related to their weight control in college students. In regard to 'life pattern' the scores were significantly affected by exercise(p<0.01), use of computer(p<0.001), BMI(p<0.001), weight control(p<0.001), use of nutritional supplement(p<0.05), regularity of breakfast(p<0.001), level of interest in wellbeing(p<0.001), whether the individual tried a well-being item(p<0.001), and having taken lecture on well-being(p<0.05). Therefore nutrition education is needed for healthy eating habits of college students and it is necessary to develop a series of lectures to teach them about diet and exercise programs.

• Perspectives in Nursing Science
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.88-95
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• 2016

Purpose: Gestational weight gain and prepregnancy body weight are important factors of childbirth outcomes, which further cause obesity, metabolic diseases, or psychological problems later in women's lives. Changes in diet, westernized lifestyle, traditional postpartum care, and childbirth at older age are thought to be threats to proper weight management in Korean women of reproductive age. Public health and antenatal care need to focus on the proper body weight management of women by carefully planning pregnancy to postpartum periods. Purpose: This study explored the body weight changes from pregnancy to postpartum and the related characteristics in women within 12 months after childbirth. Methods: A cross-sectional, retrospective study was conducted with 102 Korean women within 12 months after childbirth. Data were collected using an online survey system, and a structured questionnaire available for electronic self-administration was modified to include demographics, obstetrical history, and body weight at 6 time points. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire and Eating Habit Measurement instruments were also used in data collection. A professional survey agency recruited the participants, and data were automatically saved and then analyzed. Results: The average age of the participants was 33.8 years, 48% were housewives and were well-educated. Seventy-two percent of the participants were primiparas and 82% had breastfed their babies. The body mass index (BMI) ranged from 17.3 to 27.8, indicating that 21.5% of the participants were overweight or obese. The mean gestational weight gain was 11.8 kg, and weight loss was apparent during the first 3 months postpartum. The mean decline in weight was 3.4 kg at one year after childbirth. Women wanted to lose 5.6 kg (range: 3~20 kg), however 44% of them reported that they had not engaged in any weight control efforts. Further, 72% of them reported having engaged in a low level of physical activity. Body weight was not associated with women's characteristics, physical activity score, and diet. Conclusion: Women's awareness of gestational weight gain, lifestyle modification, and the risk of prolonged weight retention should be promoted through the antenatal and women's healthcare systems. As pregnancy and childbirth are critical events that affect women's health, integrative education to ensure healthy transition to life after delivery is required.

• 한국조리학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.249-263
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• 2013

본 연구는 저염 식단을 통한 건강 식생활 실천을 목적으로 그 기능성과 식품학적 가치가 뛰어난 장아찌를 소재로 저염 장아찌에 대한 소비자 인식 및 종류별 기호도 및 섭취실태 및 향후 개발 방향 등을 연령별로 분석하였다. 그 연구 결과를 요약하면 먼저 좋아하는 장아찌의 절임형태는 간장절임이, 장아찌와 곁들여 먹으면 좋은 메뉴로는 밥 종류가, 장아찌와 함께 주로 먹어본 음식스타일은 한식이, 장아찌를 주로 섭취하는 용도는 밑반찬으로가, 장아찌를 즐기는 이유로는 입맛을 돌게 해서가 가장 높게 나타났다. 시판 장아찌의 문제점은 높은 나트륨 함량과 짠맛이, 저염 장아찌에 대한 관심도는 보통이다가, 향후 저염 장아찌 개발 시 구매 계획은 고려해 보겠다가 가장 높게 나타나 저염 장아찌 개발 시 향후 장아찌 시장은 더욱 활성화될 것으로 기대되었다. 장아찌에 대한 기호도와 섭취빈도는 마늘, 깻잎, 무말랭이 장아찌가 높은 반면에, 톳, 미삼, 산초 장아찌 등은 낮은 점수를 나타내었고, 50대이상이 높은 점수를 보였다. 시판 장아찌의 개선 사항은 "위생적으로 유통되었으면 한다."(4.07점), "너무 짜지 않게 짠 맛의 농도를 조절했으면 한다(4.06점)."가 높게 나타났고, 대부분의 항목에서 40대 집단이 다른 연령 집단에 비해 개선 요구도가 높게 나타났다. 저염 장아찌 개발 제조 시 요구되는 제조 품질 속성의 중요도는 제조 부문에서는 안전성이 가장 높았고, 품질 부문에서는 위생이 가장 높았다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 보면 향후 저염 장아찌를 개발할 때 조리법에서는 나트륨 함량을 줄이고, 제조법에서는 저염 장아찌를 담는 용기와 저장 온도를 표준화하여 위생적인 면을 우선시하는 것이 중요하다는 사실을 알 수 있었다. 또한 저염장아찌의 대중화를 위해서는 마늘, 깻잎, 무말랭이, 고추, 마늘쫑, 양파, 오이를 이용한 저염식 장아찌의 표준화된 레시피 개발과 이들 장아찌의 기능 우수성과 식품학적 가치를 홍보하고 다양한 매체를 통한 조리방법의 습득 기회를 부여하여 손쉬운 장아찌 조리법의 개발보급에 중점을 두어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.51-72
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• 2002

This research was conducted to understand and analyze the health-related behaviors of middle school students and get fundamental research data essential to provide efficient student guidance and public health service at school. The interview using Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System(YRBSS). Translation and modification for Korean students of the YRBS. The Korean version of YRBS(Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System) that translation and modification for Korean students of the YRBS developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)was used to assessment to health-related behaviors of youth. The interviewees were 1040 enrolled students at middle school in Daegu metropolitan city. YRBSS monitors six categories of priority health behaviors among youth and young adults behaviors that contribute to unintentional and intentional injuries; tobacco use; alcohol and other drug use, sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases(STDs)(including human immunodeficiency virus infection); unhealthy dietary behaviors; and physical activity. The result shows that over 30% of students rarely or never used safety belt and almost students were rarely or never wore a bicycle helmet. During the 12 months preceding the survey, 21.9% female students had felt so sad or hopeless almost every day for $\geq$ 2weeks in a row that they stopped doing some usually activities 20.5% of male middle school students have ever tried cigarette smoking. 26.2% of male students and 27.2% do female students had had over one drinks of alcohol during their lifetime(lifetime alcohol use). 47% of male students had had over one drinks of alcohol on $\geq$ 1 of the 30 days preceding the survey(current alcohol use). Over one half of female student were thought they were overweight. These results suggest that some risk behaviors be very prevalent in a korean middle school students and priority health-risk behaviors, which contribute to the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among youth and adult, often are establish during middle school age, extend into adulthood, are interrelated. Among both children and adults, the leading causes of death are closely linked to these behaviors. Among adults, chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes are the national leading killers. Practicing healthy behaviors, such as eating low-fat, high-fruit-and-vegetable diets, getting regular physical activity, and refraining from tobacco use, would prevent many premature deaths. Because health-related behaviors are usually established in childhood, positive choices need to be promoted before damaging behaviors are initiated or become ingrained.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.472-482
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• 2017

본 연구는 광주광역시와 전라남도에 거주하는 건강한 성인 남성 200명을 대상으로 나트륨 저감화 행동변화단계에 따른 식행동 특성 및 영양교육의 효과를 분석하였으며 주요 결과는 다음과 같았다. 행동 유지단계 대상자의 연령은 고려전단계와 고려 준비단계 대상자에 비해 유의적으로 높았다. 운동과 외식의 빈도 및 짠 음식의 선호도에서 행동변화단계에 따른 유의한 차이가 있었다. 고나트륨 함유 식품의 섭취빈도는 우동, 라면 등 국물음식과 순대의 섭취에서 나트륨 저감화 행동변화 변화단계에 따른 유의적 차이가 있었다. 식행동 점수는 행동 유지 대상자가 고려전, 고려 준비 대상자에 비해 유의하게 높았으며, 나트륨 저감화 영양교육에 의해 고려전단계와 고려 준비단계의 식행동의 점수가 유의적으로 개선되었다. 섭취빈도 관련 식행동 점수에서 행동 유지 대상자는 고려전, 고려 준비 대상자에 비해 유의적으로 높았으나 영양교육에 의한 개선 효과는 없었다. 전체 대상자의 나트륨 관련 영양 지식은 나트륨 저감화 영양 교육 후 정답률이 모든 행동단계 대상자에서 유의적으로 향상되었으며, 대상자들의 행동단계가 고려전단계는 큰 폭으로 감소하고, 행동 유지단계는 증가하였다. 이상의 연구 결과를 종합해 보면 나트륨 저감화를 실천하는 대상자들에 비해 고려전, 고려 준비단계 대상자들은 식행동 및 영양지식이 바람직하지 않은 성향이었으나 나트륨 저감화 영양교육에 의해 식행동과 영양지식이 개선되었다. 본 연구는 단 1회의 나트륨 저감화 단기 교육에 의한 평가로, 그 결과를 일반화하기에 제한점이 있다. 따라서 나트륨 저감화 행동변화단계에 따른 영양교육의 효과를 다양하게 분석하기 위한 추후 연구가 필요할 것이다.