• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.132-140
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• 2010

High sodium intake is one of the risk factors for the development of hypertension. According to 2007 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, sodium intake of Korean was three times higher than adequate intake (1.5 g/day) recommended by Korean Dietary Reference Intakes. High sodium intake is related to high threshold and preference of salty taste. And zinc status is known to affect taste acuity. The hypothesis of this study is that zinc status is associated with salty taste acuity, preference, sodium intake and blood pressure. The subjects included in this study were 50 men and 41 women aged 20-29 y who did not smoke and not take supplements or medications regularly. Dietary intake data for 3 days were collected by 24-h recall for 1 day and dietary record for 2-days. Salty taste acuity and preference were determined by sensory test. Fasting serum concentration of zinc, height, weight, body composition and blood pressure data were collected. Salt taste preference in high zinc intake group ($\geq$ estimated average requirement, EAR; men-8.1 mg/day, women-7 mg/day) was higher than that in low zinc intake group (< EAR). Salty taste preference was inversely correlated with serum zinc concentration in people with low concentration of serum zinc (${\leqq}\;81\;{\mu}g/dL$)(r = -0.3520, p < 0.05). Diastolic blood pressure was higher in high sodium intake group than in low sodium intake group (p < 0.05), positively correlated with salty taste preference (r = 0.3866, p < 0.05) in subjects with daily zinc intake below the EAR. We conclude that low zinc status may be related to high salty taste preference and high blood pressure in Korean young adults.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제6권6호
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• pp.534-541
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• 2012

This study examined salty taste acuity and salty taste preference and sodium intake in relation to zinc nutritional status in 2 rural populations in Korea. And we also examined the main food contributors of their sodium intakes. We enrolled 218 adults (66 men and 152 women) from the Kangneung and Samcheok regions in Korea's Kangwon province in our study conducted from December 2011 to February 2012. Participants from each region were divided into 3 groups based on their serum zinc level (T1: lowest, T2: intermediate, T3: highest). We compared the salty taste acuity and preference, Na index (Dish Frequency Questionnaire for estimation of habitual sodium intake), blood pressure, and intakes of nutrients including sodium by 3 groups of serum zinc level. The results were as follows: a higher serum zinc level indicated a lower sodium intake and Na index (P<0.05). The salty taste acuity was considerably higher for participants from the Kangneung region than those from the Samcheok region (P<0.05). And the serum zinc level was significantly higher in participants from the Kangneung region than those from the Samcheok region (P<0.05). We further divided the participants into 2 groups: those who consumed more zinc than the recommended intake (RI) and the others. We compared salty taste acuity and salty taste preference in the 2 groups. The salty taste threshold and palatable salty taste concentrations were lower for the group with a zinc intake above RI than for the group with zinc intake below the RI. However, the difference was not significant. This study confirms that taste function differs depending on zinc nutritional status. In future, it is required to a large-scale, long-term, prospective study on the correlation between zinc intake, serum zinc levels, and taste perception function and blood pressure.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2022

Objectives: The purposes of this study were to compare the degree of sodium reduction practice and estimate sodium intake by salty food preference. Methods: Sodium reduction practices, salty food preferences and estimated sodium intake were surveyed for restaurant owners (n = 80), employees (n = 82) and customers (n = 727) at the restaurants participating in the sodium reduction project in Daegu, Korea. Estimated sodium intake was performed by examining sex, age, body mass index (BMI), salty eating habit and dietary behaviors. Results: The degree of sodium reduction practice was significantly higher in salinity meter use (P < 0.001), low salt seasonings (P < 0.001) and efforts to make the foods as bland as possible overall (P < 0.001) in the restaurants participating in sodium reduction project than in homes (P < 0.001). The degree of sodium reduction practice appeared lower in the high salty food preference group than in the low-preference group in such items as efforts to make the foods as bland as possible overall (P < 0.05) and washing the salty taste and then cooking (P < 0.05). The high-preference group showed high-salt dietary behavior, including eating all the soup until nothing was left (P < 0.05) more than the low-preference group, but low-salt dietary behavior included checking the sodium content in processed foods (P < 0 .0 5) less than the low-preference group. The high-preference group was higher in the soup and stew intake frequency than the low-preference group (P < 0.05) and much lower in nuts (P < 0.05) and fruits (P < 0.05) intake frequency. The high-preference group had a higher salty eating habit (P < 0.05), salty taste assessment (P < 0.05) and estimated sodium intake (P < 0.05) than the low-preference group. Conclusions: The present study showed that the salty food preference was strongly associated with lower sodium reduction practice and higher estimated sodium intake.

• Journal of Community Nutrition
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.185-192
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• 2006

This study was performed to investigate factors affecting sensitivity and preference for salty tastes of Korean adult females. Sensitivity and preference for salty tastes were determined as detection threshold concentration of NaCl solution and the optimally-preferred NaCl concentration of the bean sprout soup, respectively. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain the information regarding general characteristics, self diagnosis of stress, health-related lifestyle practices, dietary habits and food preferences. Dietary intake using 24-hours recall and blood pressure were measured. Salty taste detection thresholds and optimally-preferred NaCl concentrations were 0.0197% and 0.357%, respectively. There was a significant positive correlation between the optimally-preferred salt concentration and age, despite no significant correlation between either sensitivity or preference for salty taste and sodium intake, which was 3,605mg/day. Those who had bread or cereal with milk as breakfast instead of a traditional Korean meal and those who preferred jjigae to soup had significantly higher NaCl preferences for bean sprout soup. Going to bed after midnight and skipping meals (${\geq}3/week$) decreased salty taste sensitivity without reaching statistical significance. Self awareness of one's own health, recent weight changes, family history of hypertension, sleep quality, getting-up time, rate of eating and other food preferences did not affect either perception. Stress level, TV watching, BMI and sodium intake did not have significant correlation to sensitivity or preference. Further research including a large number of well-controlled subjects and more accurate measurement of sodium intake should be directed to find other factors affecting salt preference and sensitivity in order to decrease Na intake and related diseases.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.88-98
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 20대 초반 한국 여성의 짠맛 역치 및 선호도를 측정하여 음식섭취빈도법을 통해 추정한 나트륨 섭취량과의 연관성을 분석하고, 자기 평가 짠맛 선호도와 관련되어 있는 나트륨 섭취 관련 식행동과 나트륨 섭취 기여 음식을 조사하였다. 자기 평가 짠맛 선호도는 음식섭취빈도법을 이용하여 추정한 나트륨 섭취량과 유의한 양의 상관관계에 있었으며, 나트륨 증가 식행동과 양의 상관관계에 있었고, 나트륨 감소 식행동과 음의 상관관계에 있었다. 나트륨 섭취와 관련된 식행동 중에는 식탁에서 소금과 양념간장의 사용, 외식과 배달음식의 빈도, 국, 찌개, 국수류의 국물 섭취, 레토르트나 가공 식품의 이용, 생채소의 섭취, 싱거운 맛에 대한 수용태도 등의 항목이 자기 평가 짠맛 선호도와 유의한 관련성이 있었으며 나트륨 섭취 기여음식 중에는 라면, 순두부찌개, 총각김치 및 김치를 이용한 음식 등이 자기 평가 짠맛 선호도와 유의하게 관련되어 있어, 짠맛 선호도가 이들 식행동 및 음식을 통해 높은 나트륨 섭취와 관련되어 있는 것으로 생각된다. 예상과는 달리 짠맛 검출 및 인식 역치는 자기 평가 짠맛 선호도, 나트륨 섭취량, 나트륨 증가 및 감소 식행동과 유의한 상관관계를 보이지 않아 식품체계가 아닌 염화나트륨 수용액을 이용한 짠맛 역치보다는 자기 평가된 짠맛 선호도가 개인의 평상시 나트륨 섭취량을 간접적으로 평가할 수 있는 더 좋은 지표로서 생각된다. 결론적으로, 자기 평가 짠맛 선호도는 나트륨 섭취와 관련된 식행동과의 연관성으로 인하여 평상시 나트륨 섭취 정도를 잘 반영하는 것으로 나타났으며, 개인의 나트륨 섭취 수준을 평가하는 간단하고 효과적인 도구로서 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 식품과학과 산업
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.313-324
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• 2018

As excessive intake of salt is regarded as a reason for health problems, the tendency of people to attempt to reduce intake of salt in their everyday lives is on the rise. In Korea, where many people have a higher intake of salt compared to those in other countries, there have been diverse efforts to improve on this eating habit. Protein hydrolysates are chemically, physically hydrolyzed protein that have been widely utilized as a material for not only regular food but health functional food due to have diverse biological effects such as anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, prevention of diabetes, and regulation of blood pressure. Various amino acids such as glutamic acid, arginine and arginine dipeptides, which exist in the components of protein hydrolysates, have also been recently recognized as being helpful in decreasing the use of salt in foods as they can greatly enhance salty taste when used concurrently with salt due to having both salty and palatable flavors. In the case of protein hydrolysates that decompose soy protein or fish protein such as anchovy, they could reduce consumption of salt by as much as 50% without affecting people's food preferences when applied to food as they boost salty taste by approximately 10% to 70%. Although there are only a few studies on protein hydrolysates as a salty taste enhancer or salt substitute, the results of several studies are indicative of the potential of protein hydrolysates as a salty taste enhancing ingredient.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2013

Excessive sodium intake leading to hypertension, stroke, and stomach cancer is mainly caused by excess use of salt in cooking. This study was performed to estimate the salt content in school meals and to compare differences in perceptions related to sodium intake between students and staffs working for school meal service. We collected 382 dishes for food from 24 schools (9 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high schools) in Gyeonggi-do and salt content was calculated from salinity and weight of individual food. The average salt content from elementary, middle, and high school meals were 2.44 g, 3.96 g, and 5.87 g, respectively. The amount of salt provided from the school lunch alone was over 80% of the recommended daily salt intake by WHO. Noodles, stews, sauces, and soups were major sources of salt intake at dish group level, while the most salty dishes were sauces, kimchies, and stir-fried foods. Dietary knowledge and attitude related to sodium intake and consumption frequency of the salty dishes were surveyed with questionnaire in 798 students and 256 staffs working for school meal service. Compared with the staffs, the students perceived school meals salty and the proportions of students who thought school meals were salty increased with going up from elementary to high schools (P < 0.001). Among the students, middle and high school students showed significant propensity for the preference to one-dish meal, processed foods, eating much broth and dipping sauce or seasoning compared with the elementary students, although they had higher nutrition knowledge scores. These results proposed that monitoring salt content of school meals and consideration on the contents and education methods in school are needed to lower sodium intake.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.238-245
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• 2012

This study investigated the preference and intake frequency of a list of 15 commonly available high sodium Malaysian foods/dishes, dis cretionary salt use, and their possible association with demographics, blood pressures and anthropometric measurements among 300 Malaysian university students (114 males, 186 females; 259 ethnic Chinese, 41 Indians; 220 lean, 80 overweight). French fries and instant soup noodle were found to be the most preferred and most frequently consumed salty food, respectively, while salted fish was least preferred and least frequently consumed. Males had a significantly higher intake frequency of at least 6 of the salty foods, but the preference of most salty foods was not significantly different between genders. Ethnic Chinese significantly preferred more and took more frequently traditional and conventional Malaysian foods like asam laksa (a Malaysian salty-sour-spicy noodle in fish stock), salted biscuits and salted vegetable, while Indians have more affinity and frequency towards eating salty Western foods. Body Mass Index was significantly negatively correlated with the intake frequency of canned/packet soup and salted fish while waist circumference was significantly positively correlated with the preference of instant noodle. Also, an increased preference of potato chips and intake frequency of salted biscuits seemed to lead to a decreased WHR. Other than these, all the other overweight/obesity indicators did not seem to fully correlate with the salty food preference and intake frequency. Nevertheless, the preference and intake frequency of asam laksa seemed to be significant negative predictors for blood pressures. Finally, increased preference and intake frequency of high sodium shrimp paste (belacan)-based foods like asam laksa and belacan fried rice seemed to discourage discretionary salt use. In conclusion, the preference and intake frequency of the high sodium belacan-based dish asam laksa seems to be a good predictor for ethnic difference, discretionary salt use and blood pressures.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.373-382
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• 2021

Purpose: For college students, poor eating habits can cause problems with adult health. This study investigated the status of sweet food intake and the degree of stress in college students in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas to provide a basis for nutrition education by analyzing the relationship between stress and sugar intake. Methods: The subjects were 760 college students, and the survey was conducted using a questionnaire. Statistical analysis for collected data was performed using SPSS (version 21.0). Results: The stress score showed higher stress in female students. Females had more stress in their employment and study-related problems than males. For changes in food intake under stress, the intake was increased greatly in females than in males. For food preference changes before and after stress, males preferred more spicy foods and less salty foods after stress. After stress, females significantly preferred sweeter and spicier foods and less salty, sour, and bitter foods. The intake of sweet foods by stress factors showed that the intake of snacks was higher under the condition of 'worry, fatigue, and tension', and the intake of beverages was increased significantly under the condition of 'anger and aggression'. Conclusion: Sweet foods were preferred under stress, and the amount of intake was increased. Education on food selection and nutrition information should be provided to prevent health problems that can be developed by the reckless intake of sweet foods. Active guidance is needed for college students to select the proper snacks instead of nutritionally insufficient foods to relieve stress.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.537-550
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 고혈압 유병율이 높고 소금이 다량 함유된 김치, 장아찌, 장류 위주의 식생활을 하는 농촌 성인의 고혈압 및 만성 퇴행성 질병의 유병율을 낮추는데 도움을 주는 기초자료를 마련하고자, 농촌의 중년기 이후 성인의 식습관 및 건강습관과 식염섭취 행동을 조사하고 이에 영향을 미치는 식행동 요인들을 조사하였다. 조사 대상은 충북 옥천군의 옥천읍과 8개면 성인 주민을 대상으로 비례추출에 의해 402가구를 선정하고 가구당 1인씩 총 402인을 유의 추출하였다. 1% 소금물에 대한 짠맛 민감도를 조사하여 민감군, 보통군, 둔감군의 세 군으로 분류하고 각 군의 식행동과 주변인의 영향과 지원을 분석하였다. 1) 본 연구 대상자는 남자 133명 (33.1%), 여자 269명 (66.9%), 총 402명으로 평균 연령은 $58.9{\pm}9.4$세로 남녀 모두 61~70세 (40.0%)가 가장 많았다. 2) 조사대상자의 평균 체질량 지수 (kg/$m^2$)는 남자 $23.6{\pm}3.5$, 여자 $24.6{\pm}3.3$로 여자가 남자에 비해 과체중의 경향이 컸다. 허리-엉덩이 둘레비 (WHR)도 남자 $0.90{\pm}0.12$, 여자 $0.92{\pm}0.49$로 여자가 높았고, 연령별로는 모두 50~64세 (남 $0.92{\pm}0.13$, 여 $0.98{\pm}0.74$)에서 가장 높았다가 65세 이상에서 감소하였다 (남 $0.89{\pm}0.09$, 여 $0.90{\pm}0.05$). 3) 평소 먹는 음식의 간에 대한 응답에서 보통으로 먹는다 38.1%, 짜지 않게 먹는다 35.1%, 짜게 먹는다 26.9%의 순서로 많았는데, 65세 이상의 최고령층에서 짜게 먹는다는 응답이 34.6%로 가장 많았다. 음식 간에 대해 자녀보다 더 짜게 먹는 다는 응답도 65세 이상의 최고령층에서 가장 높았다 (p < 0.01). 1% 소금물에 대해 50.3%는 짜다, 41%는 보통이다, 8.7%는 싱겁다고 응답하였다. 4) 식염섭취 관련 식습관 및 식행동 조사에서 짠맛 둔감군은 보통군이나 민감군에 비해 규칙적으로 식사하는 비율이 낮은데 반해, 과식비율, 10분 이내의 식사속도, 편식, 튀김선호 비율이 세 군 중 가장 높았다. 5) 식염섭취에 대한 견해 및 행동에서 짠맛 둔감군이 짠 음식을 습관적으로 가장 많이 섭취하였고, 짠 음식 섭취가 건강에 좋지 않다는 인식, 짜게 먹는 습관을 바꾸겠다는 의지나 실천도도 가장 낮았다. 6) 식염섭취 감소를 위한 지원이나 영향력이 가장 큰 사람은 배우자 등 가족보다 의료 및 영양 전문가들 (각각 58.4%, 56.8%)이었다. 7) 식염섭취에 대한 자아효능감 조사에서 식염 섭취 조절이 어렵다고 답한 경우는 매끼니 (46.3%), 배우자가 짠 음식을 좋아할 때 (45.2%), 외식 할 때 (36.3%)의 순으로 높았다. 특히 민감군은 매 끼니, 외식시, 배우자가 짠 음식을 좋아하는 경우 모두에서 식염조절 능력이 높은 편이었다. 8) 식품군별 섭취빈도에서 유의적인 차이를 나타낸 식품군은 채소류, 과일류, 매운 음식류로서, 민감군에서 채소류와 과일류의 섭취빈도가 높은 반면 둔감군은 매운 음식류에 대한 섭취빈도가 높았다. 농촌의 중년기 이후 성인의 식습관 및 건강습관과 식염섭취 행동을 조사한 결과, 짠 음식 섭취가 습관화된 행태를 보이며 식염 섭취와 인식정도에 비해 식염 저감을 위한 실천정도는 낮아 주민들이 손쉽게 실천할 수 있는 효과적인 저염섭취를 위한 식생활 실천방안의 제시가 요구된다. 또한 의료 및 영양전문가들을 통한 영양교육과 배우자 등 가족에 대한 교육이 강화되고 산업체에서의 저염식품 개발 등을 유도하여 염분섭취 감소를 위한 식생활 환경 구축과 실천 가능한 범국민적 저염식 영양교육 지원책이 정부차원에서 더 적극적으로 수립되어야겠다.