• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.515-524
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• 2001

Differences in dietary intake of Korean Americans (KA) by the length of residence in the U.S. were studied in relation to health and disease patterns in Michigan. Of 1860 questionnaires mailed, 637 (34.3%) responded with demographics, anthropometrics, self-reported disease patterns, lifestyle, and dietary patterns (93-item FFQ developed for KA). Complete responses were available for 498 people (263 men,253 women, aged 30-87 yr), who were then divided into three groups based on the number of years lived in the U.S.: 15y, 16-25y, 26y. Age-adjusted weight, height, BMI, and waist to hip ratio were within the normal ranges and did not differ among the three groups. Chronic diseases frequently reported in men and women (age-adjusted) included hypertension (14.4%, 14.1%), digestive diseases (5.4%, 8.5%), diabetes (3.6%,4.9%), and arthritis(3.3%, 12.5%), respectively. The length of residence in the U.S. was inversely associated with the age-adjusted prevalence of digestive diseases (12.4%, 6.5%, 0.4% in men, 13.0%, 11.7%, 0% in women). The length of residence was positively associated with health consciousness, receiving regular health care, taking supplements regularly, and exercising, while inversely related to smoking. The majority favored American foods for breakfast and Korean foods for dinner. Foods frequently consumed included cooked rice (w/other grains). kimchi, coffee (w/cream and sugar),bread (white and dark), citrus juice, milk (low fat and skim), lettuce and cucumber, apple, seaweed, and soda. Intake frequency of the Korean starch food group was inversely associated with the length of residence for both men and women (p<0.001), but not with the American starch food group. Fat intake did not differ by the length of residence in the U.S. The dietary changes were associated with the length of residence and chronic disease patterns for the first generation of KA, which should be further examined 'for the subsequent generation of KA.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.235-242
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• 2006

Objectives: We wanted to determine the distribution of the clustering of the metabolic risk factors and we wanted to evaluate the related factors in young schoolchildren. Methods: A cross-sectional study of metabolic syndrome was conducted in an elementary school in Seoul, Korea. We evaluated fasting glucose, triglyceride, HDL cholesterol, blood pressures and the body mass index, and we used parent-reported questionnaires to assess the potential risk factors in 261 children (136 boys, 125 girls). We defined the metabolic risk factors as obesity or at risk for obesity ($\geqq$ 85th percentile for age and gender), a systolic or diastolic blood pressure at $\geqq90th$ percentile for age and gender, fasting glucose at $\geqq110mg/dl$, triglyceride at $\geqq110mg/dl$ and HDL cholesterol at $\leqq40mg/dl$. Results: There were 15.7% of the subjects who showed clustering of two or more metabolic risk factors, 2.3% of the subjects who showed clustering for three or more risk factors, and 0.8% of the subjects who showed clustering for four or more risk factors. A multivariate analysis revealed that a father smoking more than 20 cigarettes per day, a mother with a body mass index of = $25kg/m^2$, and the child eating precooked or frozen food more than once per day were associated with clustering of two or more components, with the odds ratios of 3.61 (95% CI=1.24-10.48), 5.50 (95% CI=1.39-21.73) and 8.04 (95% CI=1.67-38.81), respectively. Conclusions: This study shows that clustering of the metabolic risk factors is present in young schoolchildren in Korea, with the clustering being associated with parental smoking and obesity as well as the child's eating behavior. These results suggest that evaluation of metabolic risk factors and intervention for lifestyle factors may be needed in both young Korean children and their parents.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.177-183
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• 2015

ICT 힐링플랫폼의 목적은 만성질환 예방이며 생체신호 및 생활습관 등의 정보를 기반으로 한 질환조기 경보를 목표로 한다. 본 논문에서 제안하는 개인화된 건강 데이터 접근을 위한 2-Step 개방형 시스템(TOS)은 ICT 힐링플랫폼에서의 개인 건강관련 데이터 공급자와 서비스 공급자 사이를 연결하여 개인화된 건강 데이터를 중계하는 소프트웨어 엔진이다. 제안시스템은 개인건강 문서 저장부인 Inbound 모듈과 외부기관에 조회 서비스를 제공하기 위한 Outbound 모듈로 2step으로 분리하여 운용한다. 이를 위해 Step간의 데이터 교환 정의를 위해 개인화 편집 가능한 Manifest 개념을 제안한다. 설계된 시스템은 여러 건강 관련 서비스 기관들(병원, 피트니스센터, 건강검진센터, 개인건강장치 등)에 산재되어 있는 개인 건강 정보를 개인 주도하에 수집하고 개방화하는데 참조모델로 활용할 수 있다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.137-147
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• 2018

Objectives: This study was conducted to investigate the perspective and popularization of temple food among university students with food related majors, and to provide basic data for the popularization and the fostering of professional lecture in temple food. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was applied to 453 university students at six universities with food related majors. The questionnaire was designed to examine interest, recognition, consumption, popularization and curriculum of temple food. Results: The study population consisted of 19.2% men, and 80.8% women, and the most common response to desired career after graduation was food related employment (53.9%). Overall, 49.0% replied that they had an interest in temple food, which was relatively low. 59.9% of respondents who had been known throw TV, Internet, newspaper, and magazines about temple food were showed the highest results. Additionally, as for the perception of temple food, 'Prevention of lifestyle related disease' was the highest score (4.10). Overall, 64.9% of the subjects had not tried temple food, and 84.7% of these responded that this was because they had not encountered temple food. Among subjects who had tried temple food, most had encountered it at a temple (73.0%), and 78.0% replied that the taste of temple food was suitable. The intention to try temple food was 73.3%, and 64.8% of respondents said there was a necessity to establishment curriculum regarding temple food. Finally, interest, popularization, and intention to try temple food were significantly positively corelated. Conclusions: The results showed high interest in temple food and willingness to participate in education regarding temple food, as well as awareness of the need for popularization. Therefore, it is necessary to increase intake opportunities to raise interest in temple foods. This can be accomplished utilizing publicity materials, as well as by offering opportunities for temple food education through curriculum.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.95-100
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 노인들의 보건행태가 건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 요인을 파악하여 노인의 건강관련 삶의 질 향상에 필요한 기초 자료를 제공하기 위한 융합연구이다. 연구대상은 질병관리본부의 국민건강영양조사 제 7기 2차년도(2017년) 원 자료 중 한국에 거주하는 65세 이상 노인 1,367건을 대상으로 하였다. 자료분석은 연구 목적에 맞추어 SPSS/PC 21.0 통계 프로그램을 이용하여 다중 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과 건강관련 삶의 질에 가장 많은 영향을 미치는 요인으로는 정신건강이고 다음이 신체활동이었다. 이 결과를 토대로 건강관련 삶의 질을 높이기 위해 지역사회 의료기관이나 보건소가 연계한 맞춤형 건강관리 서비스 제공 및 올바른 생활습관 형성을 위한 보건교육이 매우 중요하다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 향후 노인들의 정신건강과 신체활동 증진을 위한 다양한 프로그램 개발과 적용 효과를 규명하는 후속 연구가 필요하다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.357-364
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• 2011

Selenium is an antioxidant trace element linked to cardiovascular disease and cancer. Although diet is a major source, relatively little else is known about independent determinants of selenium levels in free-living humans. In this study, we aimed to investigate the independent demographic. lifestyle, and dietary determinants of selenium levels in 1,997 men and 1,905 women in two large prospective U.S. cohorts. Toenail selenium levels were quantified using neutron activation analysis. Diet, geographic residence, demographic, and environmental factors were assessed by validated self-administered questionnaires. Multivariate generalized linear models were conducted to assess the independent relations of these factors with toenail selenium levels, correcting for measurement error in the diet. In multi variable-adjusted analyses, independent predictors of higher selenium were male gender (6.3% higher levels); living in West and Northern-Midwest U.S. regions (8.9% and 7.4% higher than Southern-Midwest regions, respectively); consumption of beef and bread products (between 0.7 - 2.5% higher per daily serving); and selenium supplement use (6.9% higher than non-users); whereas cigarette smoking (5-10% lower than never smokers), older age (0.6% lower per 5 years), and consumption of eggs, white rice, dairy products, coffee, and alcohol (between 0.1 to 2.0% lower per daily serving) were associated with lower selenium. Multiple dietary and non-dietary factors independently predicted selenium levels, suggesting that both consumption and non-dietary processes (e.g.. related to oxidant status) may affect levels. Significant geographic variation in selenium levels exists in the US.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권9호
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• pp.4301-4306
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• 2016

Background: Cancer is a burden on humanity and ranks as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in China. Shanxi province has its unique cancer patterns and the burden is increasing. In this study, we aimed to assess the pattern of dietary habits and life-style in Shanxi, a high-risk area for upper gastrointestinal cancers in China and further evaluate the trends in cancer incidence and mortality based on registered data. Materials and Methods: Data on lifestyle, diet, physical activity were obtained from the household health survey at Zhongyang from 2013 to 2015. Cancer diagnoses were reported to Shanxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention (SCDCP). Population-based cancer incidence data and mortality data of 2012 were collected from the SCDCP. All incidence and death rates were expressed per 100,000 populations. Univariate analysis was performed using the Chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test. Results: Overall, deficiencies in fresh fruits and vegetable food, and intake of hot food, salted food, or pickled food are serious problems in Shanxi, especially in rural areas. Upper gastrointestinal cancers were the most commonly diagnosed cancers, and the incidence in rural areas is higher than those in urban areas. Cervical cancer is the most common cancer for females. Moreover, the agespecific incidence exhibited an increased trend before 40 years old. Consistent with the previous literature, our epidemiological investigation results suggest that lifestyle, nutrition deficient, and infections were major risk factors for upper gastrointestinal cancers or cervical cancer in Shanxi. Facing a serious situation, we further explored defensible recommendations for the general public in order to promote changes in environments that support healthful eating and physical activity habits, to reduce cancer risk. Conclusions: Our results present the current cancer trends in Shanxi and its related etiologic risk factors and provide a theoretical basis to guide public health efforts to prevent and control cancers in the province.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2019년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.316-318
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• 2019

최근 고령화사회의 진입으로 건강수명이 이슈가 되고 있으며 삶의 질 향상을 위한 지속적 건강관리에 관심이 높아지고 있다. 본 논문에서는 사용자들의 편리한 건강관리를 위한 사용자 맞춤형 건강정보 추천 앱 시스템을 구현하였다. 사용자는 생활습관, 질병, 신체조건 등의 기본 정보를 입력하고 입력된 사용자의 PHR(Personal Health Record)는 서버에 저장된다. 저장된 다수의 사용자들을 PHR프로파일에 따라 유사한 군집으로 분류하여 유사 사용자들에게 헬스케어 관련 콘텐츠를 제공하고자 하였다. 사용자의 PHR에 따른 유사군집의 생성을 위하여 K-Means 클러스터링을 적용하였으며 지식베이스에 저장된 건강정보 콘텐츠들을 맞춤형으로 제공하기 위하여 개미군집 알고리즘을 사용하였다. 개발된 앱은 사용자의 PHR 프로파일로 분류된 군집에 따라 위험한 질병, 개선해야 할 생활 습관 등에 대한 정보를 제공하여 사용자의 자가 헬스케어에 활용될 수 있다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제15권sup1호
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• pp.110-121
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• 2021

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases were first reported in December 2019, in China, and an increasing number of cases have since been detected all over the world. The purpose of this study was to collect significant news media reports on food services during the COVID-19 crisis and identify public communication and significant concerns regarding COVID-19 for suggesting future directions for the food industry and services. SUBJECTS/METHODS: News articles pertaining to food services were extracted from the home pages of major news media websites such as BBC, CNN, and Fox News between March 2020 and February 2021. The retrieved data was sorted and analyzed using Python software. RESULTS: The results of text analytics were presented in the format of the topic label and category for individual topics. The food and health category presented the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on food and health, such as an increase in delivery services. The policy category was indicative of a change in government policy. The lifestyle change category addressed topics such as an increase in social media usage. CONCLUSIONS: This study is the first to analyze major news media (i.e., BBC, CNN, and Fox News) data related to food services in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Text analytics research on the food services domain revealed different categories such as food and health, policy, and lifestyle change. Therefore, this study contributes to the body of knowledge on food services research, through the use of text analytics to elicit findings from media sources.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권10호
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• pp.93-103
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• 2016

본 연구는 병원 근로자를 대상으로 안구표면질환지수 설문지를 이용하여 안구건조증 유병률을 알아보고, 안구건조증 유무에 따른 일반적 및 건강관련 특성의 차이를 파악한 후 안구건조증 유병률과 관련요인을 알아보기 위한 서술적 조사 연구이다. 연구 대상자는 G시의 종합병원 근로자 502명(남성 51명, 여성 451명)을 대상으로 하였으며, 자료수집 기간은 2015년 10월 1일부터 2015년 10월 31일까지 설문조사 하였다. 수집된 자료는 로지스틱 회귀분석을 이용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과, 안구건조증 유병률은 76.1%이었으며, 안구건조증 유병율과 관련된 요인으로는 현재 앓고 있거나 약으로 조절하고 있는 질병이 있는 경우에 없는 경우보다 4.73배, 안구건조감을 느낀 대상자 중 안과에 내원하여 약물치료(인공눈물)을 받아 본 적이 있는 대상자에서 없는 대상자보다 2.37배, 안구 건조감을 느낀 적이 있는 대상자가 느낀 적 없는 경우보다 2.23배, 규칙적인 식사를 하지 않은 경우 규칙적인 식사를 하는 경우보다 0.55배의 높은 안구건조증 유병률을 보였다. 특히 안구건조증 대상자 중 54.0%가 중증도 이상임을 감안할 때 안구건조증의 예방과 관리를 위해서 안구건조증 위험인자의 관리 및 생활습관 개선 등 교육의 필요성이 요구된다.