• 대한영양사협회학술지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.274-284
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• 2017

This study examined the awareness, understanding, attitudes, and purchase intention regarding food labeling on bakery products in the context of health consciousness. The purpose of the study was to provide basic data for bakery product labeling, which has been insufficient to date, and to develop measures to expand the labeling system. The results of the study showed that higher subjective understanding and better attitude towards bakery food labeling can positively increase the purchase intention. We believe that the bakery industry needs to promote food labeling proactively, while also developing products addressing health concerns. This study is also valuable to academia because it provides insights into the relationship between the consumer's understanding of and attitudes towards nutritional information and purchase intention. In addition, it is beneficial to the bakery industry because it establishes marketing strategies that increase the purchase intent among both consumers with high health consciousness and those who infrequently purchase baked goods.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제27권2_2호
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• pp.307-318
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• 2024

This study conducted to examine the effects of a GMO education(n=108 university students). Although the experience of encountering GMO was 84.3%, awareness was moderate or lower for 76.9%, 62% were unaware of GMO labeling, and 44.4% had no previous education on GMO. After the education, GMO positive perceptions, specifically in terms of improving work efficiency(p<0.05), negative perception(p<0.001), and GMO knowledge increased significantly(p<0.05). The need for expanding GMO labeling (p<0.05) and adjust to 0.9%(exclusion criteria) for labeling(p<0.001) increased significantly. Moreover, there was a significant increase in the need and willingness to accept a price increase for the full labeling system(p<0.01), with a significant increase in the willingness to pay up to 20%(p<0.05). The pre-contemplation stage showed a significant decrease(p<0.001). The preparation and behavior and maintenance stage showed a significant increase(p<0.001). Based on these findings, it is suggested that GMO education be implemented to provide accurate information and emphasize the necessity of consumers' right to know and choose through the implementation of the full labeling system of GM foods.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.401-411
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• 2020

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The expansion of menu labeling to restaurants has created a need to study customers' behavior toward nutrition information. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to compare college students' behavior toward nutrition information communication between Korea and the US. This study consisted of three objectives: 1) to compare the frequency of usage as well as degree of trust regarding smartphone-based communication channels in the acquisition of nutrition information among college students between Korea and the US, 2) to compare knowledge-sharing behavior related to nutrition information among college students between Korea and the US, and 3) to identify the role of country in the process of knowledge-sharing behavior. SUBJECTS/METHODS: A survey was distributed via the web to college students in Korea and the US. Data were collected in the 2nd week of March 2017. Completed responses were collected from 423 Koreans and 280 Americans. Differences between Koreans and Americans were evaluated for statistical significance using a t-test. In order to verify the effects of knowledge self-efficacy and transactive memory capability on knowledge-sharing behavior related to nutrition information, a regression analysis was performed. RESULTS: Significant differences were found in the frequency of usage as well as degree of trust in communication channels related to nutrition information between Korean and American college students. While knowledge self-efficacy and tractive memory capability had positive effects on knowledge-sharing behavior related to nutrition information, country had a significant effect on the process. CONCLUSIONS: This study is the first to compare customer behavior toward nutrition information acquisition and sharing between Korea and the US. Comparative research on nutrition information revealed differences among the different countries. Therefore, this study contributes to the body of knowledge on the nutrition information research, in particular, by providing a comparison study between countries.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제39권10호
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• pp.1555-1564
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• 2010

본 연구는 식품 등의 표시기준 개선을 위한 기초자료 수집을 목적으로 서울지역 소비자들의 식품표시에 대한 인식도와 만족도를 조사한 것으로, 소비자 120명의 인터뷰 조사를 분석한 결과는 다음과 같다. 식품표시에 대한 소비자 인식도 조사결과, 식품표시를 확인하는 비율은 응답자의 58.3%가 식품구매 시 표시를 확인하는 것으로 나타났으며, 식품표시를 확인하는 이유로는 유통기한을 확인하기 위해서가 60.1%로 가장 높게 나타나 소비자들이 식품을 구입할 때 식품의 안전성 여부에 가장 큰 관심을 갖고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 식품표시에 대한 만족도 조사에서는 소비자의 60.0%가 만족하고 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 불만족하는 이유로는 표시된 용어가 잘 이해되지 않음(30.6%), 표시된 내용이 충분하지 않음(25.8%) 등이 있었고, 식품표시 항목 중 가장 불만족하는 항목으로는 '식품첨가물 및 원재료 함량 표시(45.5%)' 였으며 그 다음으로 '제조연월일 및 유통기한 표시(20.8%)' 순이었다. 세부표시기준에 대한 이해도 및 선호도 조사에서 소비자들의 53.1%가 제조연월일과 유통기한이 모두 표시되지 않는 것에 대한 불만족도가 높았으며(53.1%), 유통기한 표시로는 소비기한(소비자가 섭취 가능한 기한)에 대한 선호도(47.5%)가 가장 높았다. 소비자 안전을 위한 주의사항 표시에 대한 만족도는 43.3%로 비교적 낮게 나타났으며, 만족하지 못하는 이유로는 눈에 띄지 않아 확인하기 어렵고(37.5%) 표시에 제공되는 정보가 충분하지 않기 때문(33.4%)으로 나타났다. 또한 소비자의 90.0%가 방사선조사에 대해 잘 모르고 있는 것으로 나타나 방사선조사 식품의 표시제가 강화되는 만큼 방사선조사에 대한 인식도와 수용도 제고를 위한 소비자 교육의 강화가 필요하리라 사료된다.

• 대한영양사협회학술지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.160-167
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• 1998

Current status of nutrient fortification in processed food in Korea were presented by analyzing the information shown on food labels. The obtained information was assessed by the regulations on food fortification in both Korea and other countries including Codex. The most current regulations were gathered from internet. The results are summarized as follows. 1. Major nutrients fortified were calcium, Vit C, Vit B complex, iron and fiber. The forfified foods were not limitted to certain food group with more frequent fortification in snackfoods, cereal, ramyun, retort pouch foods, milk, and youguart. The descriptive terms of nutrition label for the fortification were various including high, supplemented, added, source, fortified, and abundance though the difference among these terms were not distinct. 2. Current regulation on nutrition label requires to give the content of the fortified nutrient and % RDA. However not all of food items carry above information. Also some ingredients such as chitosan, DHA, taurine, $\omega$-3 fatty acid, chondrichin, bifidus were supplemented mainly to the snack foods which FDA(USA) does not allow to be fortified. 3. The nutrient most frequently fortified was calcium and general practice of fortification appears to follow the regulation in Korea. Presently the regulation itself is not well described, this nutient fortification can cause toxic effect. Since calcium was supplemented to wide range of food group consumers who are not conscious of the safe upper limit may intake the fortified food up to the level of 2g/day. 4. For the effective fortification in Korea, the regulation on fortification should be reformed in accordance with the international guideline Codex and the regulations in other countries especially in America and Japan.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.679-689
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• 1997

Nutrition label (NL) on the package of processed food provides consumers with a reliable and consistent source of information . It has been considered as a useful aid for food selection and a potent educational tool for nutrition in daily life. Since current nutrition labeling regulation in Korea does not define a format for presenting nutrition information a wide variety of NL format exists in the markers created by individual manufacturers. Development of standard NL format and its registration remain to be the work for the professionals and government officials. However the acceptance and evaluation of NL by the consumers is a very important and necessary process in the development of NL formats. In this study four different formats A, B, C, D were formulated based on currently circulating labels and new U.S.NL. Subjects used for evaluation of these formats were middle -aged highly educated housewives, who and the potential users of NL. Major parameters observed through the questionnare were their nutritional knowledge of RDA, ability of IC(Information Comparison) and CA (Comprehension and Application of informed nutrient contents), as well as their preference to the different formats. The results are summarized as follows. 1) Of the 178 subjects , 89.9% of the middleaged housewives were college graduates. Their nutrition knowledge of RDA were relatively satisfactory showing over 80% correlation on the basic concepts and unit while for numerical value less than 50% correct answer. 2) IC test scores were significantly different among the formats showing the highest values for format A and B which are presented as absolute value and % RDA, respectively. Format C presented as serving size(number of products) showed the lowest score. CA scores were also significantly different, though the increased load of information did not facilitate to increase the consumers comprehension. 3) RDA knowledge test scores and the scores of IA and CA were correlated in format A and D but not in format B and C suggesting % RDA presentation would be more acceptable to the less educated group. 4) For the preference in the aspects of easiness and time-saving format A was the best one then format D supporting the result of IC and CA test. The results of the present study indicate the most useful and preferred format is the simplest format presented as absolute value without RDA, . The secondly preferred format is the new NL format of the US with much information .

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.269-281
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• 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the frequency of convenience food consumption at convenience stores (CVS) and the CVS usage patterns of middle and high school students as well as to understand students' attitude toward sodium and sugar reduction. Methods: We used an online questionnaire for data collection. The questionnaire comprised five distinct categories: general characteristics, CVS usage, frequency of consumption according to convenience food menus at CVS, attitude toward sodium and sugar reduction, and adherence to dietary guidelines. Results: A total of 75 students from Seoul (14 middle school students and 61 high school students) participated in the study. Most respondents visit CVS 3-5 times a week. CVS are predominantly used during weekdays, mostly during lunch, and dinner. The students mostly checked the caloric content and expiration date as food labeling information. The participants were aware of the need to reduce their sugar and sodium intake. Among frequent CVS convenience food consumers, there was an increased consideration of the need to reduce their sugar and sodium consumption, despite their actual selection of foods with high sugar and sodium content. Additionally, they did not check the sugar and sodium levels indicated in food labeling. Further, the dietary action guide from the Ministry of Health and Welfare were poorly followed by most students. Conclusions: There is a need for nutrition education specifically addressing the sugar and sodium content of the convenience foods predominantly consumed by students. Additionally, educating students with frequent convenience food consumption to actively check the sugar and sodium information on food labels could help promote healthier food choices.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.796-806
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• 2012

본 연구는 2009년 9월 7일부터 9월 19일 사이에 광주광역시 소재 중학교 남학생과 여학생 420명을 대상으로 중학생의 식생활태도와 영양지식의 수준별 식품표시에 대한 인식과 이용실태의 차이점을 알아보았다. 첫째, 중학생의 식생활 태도는 총 75점 만점에 평균 49.47점으로 양호한 편이었다. 성별 식생활태도는 남학생 49.78점, 여학생 49.13점으로 남학생과 여학생 간의 유의한 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 또한 학년별 식생활태도는 1학년이 50.68점, 2학년 49.49점, 3학년 48.10점으로 1학년의 식생활태도가 가장 좋은 것으로 나타났으나 유의한 차이는 없었다. 둘째, 중학생의 영양지식 정도는 총 15점 만점에 평균 10.88점으로 나타나 양호한 편이었다. 성별 영양지식의 평균은 남학생 10.65점, 여학생 11.15점으로 여학생이 남학생보다 영양지식의 수준이 높았다(p<0.01). 또한 학년별 영양지식의 평균은 1학년이 10.98점, 2학년은 10.65점, 3학년은 11.03점으로 3학년의 영양지식이 가장 높았다. 셋째, 중학생의 식품표시 확인 여부는 '확인한다'가 62.9%로 나타났다. 식품표시는 남학생보다는 여학생이 더 확인하였고, 학년별로는 2, 3학년에 비해 1학년이 더 확인하는 편이었다. 또한 식생활태도가 좋은 그룹이 유의한 차이(p<0.001)를 보이며 식품표시를 더 많이 확인하였으며, 영양지식 점수가 높은 그룹이 식품표시를 더 확인하였다. 식품표시를 확인한다고 답한 대상자들 중 가장 먼저 확인하는 식품표시 내용은 유통기한이 54.9%로 가장 많았고 제품명, 가격 순이었다. 식품표시를 확인하는 이유 역시 유통기한(제조일자)을 확인하기 위해서가 61.6%로 가장 많았고 영양성분의 정보를 얻기 위해, 보관 시 주의할 점을 알아보려고, 가격이나 중량 등을 비교하려고 순이었다. 식품표시를 확인하지 않는 이유는 아무 생각 없이 습관적으로 구매하는 편이 43.8%로 가장 많았고, 식품표시에 관심이 없기 때문 30.9%, 식품표시 내용을 이해하기 어렵기 때문이 17.3% 순으로 나타났다. 식품표시에 대한 만족도는 총점 30점 만점 중 16.20점으로 중간 정도였다. 식생활태도가 좋은 그룹은 17.54점, 중간 그룹은 16.32점, 나쁜 그룹 14.86점으로 만족 정도에 있어 그룹 간 유의한 차이(p<0.001)가 나타났다. 즉, 식생활태도가 좋은 집단의 식품 표시에 대한 만족도가 높았다. 영양지식 수준별 그룹의 만족 정도는 높은 그룹이 15.79점, 중간 그룹 16.08점, 낮은 그룹 17.08점으로 영양지식 수준이 낮은 그룹의 만족도가 영양지식 수준이 높은 그룹에 비해 높았다. 넷째, 식품과 영양표시의 내용에 대한 이해도는 총 7점 만점에 4.71점으로 높은 편이었다. 식생활태도로 분류한 그룹별 식품과 영양표시의 내용에 대한 이해도는 중간 그룹의 실제 이해도가 가장 높았고 오히려 좋은 그룹의 이해도는 세 그룹 중 가장 낮았다. 영양지식 수준으로 분류한 그룹별 식품과 영양표시의 내용에 대한 이해 정도는 영양지식 수준이 높은 집단이 높았다. 이러한 결과 중학생의 식생활태도와 영양지식 수준은 양호한 것을 알 수 있었다. 식생활태도와 영양지식 수준이 높은 집단의 식품표시에 관한 인식이 높고 식품표시를 확인하는 비율 역시 높음을 알 수 있었으나 실제로 식품과 영양표시를 이해하는 정도는 그보다 낮았다. 따라서 중학생들이 식품표시를 확인하고 구입할 수 있도록 실천위주의 교육이 필요하고, 식품표시 형식 또한 쉽게 이해할 수 있고 눈에 잘 띄는 표시기준과 표시방법을 마련하고 믿을 수 있는 식품영양표시제의 정착을 위해 정부나 관련기관, 기업, 학교의 노력이 필요하다 하겠다.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.677-688
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to examine the extent of purchase of processed foods and the awareness about food label among middle school students. This survey was conducted by involving 350 middle school students in Incheon city, Korea from June 17~19, 2015. Middle school students consumed confectioneries, bread, carbonated drinks, and juices and ice creams once or twice a week at the rate of 53.4, 53.0, 40.6, and 36.9%, respectively. The most frequent place, time, and reason to purchase the processed foods were 'convenience store (36.2%)', 'after school (26.8%)', and 'hunger (77.9%)'. The subjects exhibited top priority (57.0%) on the taste at the time of purchasing the processed foods. Interestingly, the girl-students (44.7%) checked the labels of food more than the boy students (34.0%). The reasons for checking the food labels included acquiring significant information about the shelf life (27.0%), price (18.1%), nutrient (19.1%), and food additives (14.1%). Among the food labeling information, the name of the product (55.7%), the date of manufacture (49.3%) and the content (32.6%) were checked mainly by the subjects. In addition, the major reason for not confirming the food labeling was 'the food label was too small or crude (31.9%)'. It is necessary to inform about the processing methods and ingredients of the processed to middle school students so that they can make the correct choice of processed foods. Development of proper education methods on nutrition for middle school students is necessitated for healthy living.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.175-192
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• 2014

This study explores the effects of various factors on the use of nutrition information on food away from home (FAFH). Consumer groups were classified into groups according to their perception of being overweight and obese (correctly perceiving, underestimating and overestimating weight). For this, frequency analysis, a chi-square test, and an ANOVA were conducted to determine any differences between factors, and a logit analysis (SPSS 18.0) was conducted to identify those factors influencing the use of information. Information recognition, intentions to use information and the use on FAFH showed significant differences across the groups. In addition, health inspection, the perception of the intrinsic quality of restaurants, labeling, FAFH expenditure, and some individual characteristics showed significant differences between groups. The information recognition of FAFH had a significant positive effect on information use in all groups. In all groups, labeling had a significant positive effect on information use, and family health concerns had a significant positive effect on information use in the group correctly perceiving weight. The price of domestic food items, household head and household income had significant positive effects on information use in the group overestimating weight.