• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.53-59
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• 2010

The milk product is one of the major foods which provide calcium for nutritional requirement. In addition to calcium, it supplies diverse nutrients including protein, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin $B_1$, and vitamin $B_2$. Adequate calcium intake throughout lifetime ensures optimum bone density and prevents osteoporosis in old age by reducing loss of bone mineral during growth and aging. The nutritional deficiency of calcium intake and spreading of osteoporosis in Korean population accentuated necessity of adequate calcium intake through milk consumption. Obstruction of milk consumption due to lactose intolerance should be overcome by educational programs for adequate milk consumption and low-lactose milk product developments. Consumption of milk products was reported to prevent high blood pressure in clinical studies and epidemiological investigations. As the feeding of milk increased, the body weight and fat of animal decreased in animal studies. The epidemiological investigations revealed that there was a negative correlation between the amount of milk consumption and the body fat. When calcium was provided as dietary supplement in the clinical trials, the body weight and body fat of subjects decreased. When calcium was particularly supplied as a part of milk, the body weight reduction rate was augmented. Calcium, vitamin D, and conjugated linoleic acid have been reported to exert a role in reducing cancer. The paramount importance of milk in nutrition as a source of calcium and other invaluable nutrients emphasizes consistent supply of milk products to adults as well as adolescents by dairy industry.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.342-354
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• 2021

Purpose: Obesity is a serious public health issue for the modern society and is considered a chronic health hazard. There are many surgical and pharmacological approaches to treat obesity. However, various potentially hazardous side effects remain the biggest challenge. Therefore, diets based on foods derived from natural products have gained increasing attention compared to anti-obesity drugs. Recently, research on edible insects as a food source has been a topic of considerable interest in the scientific communities. This study examined the anti-obesity effects of ingesting an edible insect by feeding a high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese mouse models with a diet containing Tenebrio molitor larvae powder (TMLP). Methods: Six-week-old female C57BL/6J mice were divided into 4 groups according to treatment: 100% normal diet (ND), 100% HFD (HFD), HFD 99% + TMLP 1% (TMLP), and HFD 97% + TMLP 3% (TMLP 3%). TMLP was added to the HFD for 6 weeks for the latter two groups. Results: Compared to the HFD group, mice in the TMLP group showed weight loss, and micro-computed tomographic imaging revealed that the volume of the adipose tissue in the abdominal area also showed significant reduction. After an autopsy, the fat weight was found to be significantly reduced in the TMLP group compared to the HFD group. In addition, the degree of fat cell deposition in the liver tissue and the size of the adipocytes significantly decreased in the TMLP group. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis for the mRNA expression of adipogenesis-related genes namely CCAAT-enhancer-binding proteins (C/EBP-β, C/EBP-δ), and fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) showed that the expression levels of these genes were significantly reduced in the TMLP group compared to the HFD group. Serum leptin level also decreased significantly in the TMLP group in the comparison with the HFD group. In addition, total cholesterol, triglyceride, and glucose levels in mouse serum also decreased in the TMLP group. Conclusion: Taken together, our results showed that TMLP effectively inhibited adipocyte growth and reduced body weight in obese mice.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.373-388
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• 2016

Background: Recent inquiries into high-quality foods have discussed the importance of the functional aspects of foods, in addition to traditional quality indicators such as color, firmness, weight, trimming loss, respiration rate, texture, and soluble solid content. Recently, functional Chinese cabbage, which makes up a large portion of the vegetables consumed in Korea, has been identified as an anticancer treatment. However, the investigation of practical issues, such as the effects of storage conditions on quality indicators (including functional compounds), is still limited. Purpose: We reviewed various studies on variations in the quality indicators and functional compounds of Chinese cabbage in response to different storage environments, focusing on storage temperature and storage period. In particular, we emphasized the effect of storage temperature and storage period on glucosinolate (GSL) levels, in order to provide guidelines for optimizing storage environments to maximize GSLs. Additionally, we used response surface methodology to propose experimental designs for future studies exploring the optimal storage conditions for enhancing GSL contents. Review: Large variations in quality indicators were observed depending on the cultivar, the type of storage, the storage conditions, and the harvest time. In particular, GSL content varied with storage conditions, indicating that either low temperatures or adequate air composition by controlled atmospheric storage may preserve GSL levels, as well as prolonging shelf life. Even though genetic and biochemical approaches are preferred for developing functional Chinese cabbage, it is important to establish a practical method for preserving quality for marketability; a prospective study into optimal storage conditions for preserving functional compounds (which can be applied in farms), is required. This may be achievable with the comprehensive meta-analysis of currently published data introduced in this review, or by conducting newly designed experiments investigating the relationship between storage conditions and the levels of functional compounds.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.533-541
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• 2004

본 연구는 당뇨병 환자들의 체중분포별 식사요법 이행 및 자료의 활용 실태를 알아보기 위 해 부산 지역에 있는 보건소 및 종합병원을 방문하여 설문 조사하였다. 조사대상자의 체중분포는 BMI법에 의해 저체중군, 정상체중군, 과체중군, 비만군으로 나누었으며 저체중군이 18.5%, 정상체중군이 51.5%, 과체중군이 16.9%, 비만군이 13.1%이었다. 유병기간은 59.2%가5년 미만이었고, 당뇨 관리 기간중 체중이 감소한 환자가 62.3%, 당뇨병으로 입원한 경험이 있는 환자는 35.4%, 합병증이 있는 환자는 38.5%를 차지했다. 체중분포별로 식사요법 지식 정도를 살펴 본 결과 각 항목의 총점에서 비만군 및 과체중군이 낮았으며 특히 하루 열량 필요량과 식품교환표에 관한 항목의 지식정도가 낮았다. 식사요법 실천 정도 역시 비만군 및 과체중군이 낮았으며 특히 외식시 실천정도가 가장 낮아서 외식시 식사요법 실천 방안에 대한 교육이 필요하였다. 당뇨병 환자들의 대부분은 식사요법 자료를 전문인을 통해 얻었고 식사요법이 중요하다고 인식은 하고 있었으나, 실행하는데 문제가 있음을 알 수 있었다. 이에 앞으로는 환자들에게 식사요법을 실천할 수 있는 방안을 제시하고 아울러 실천정도를 향상시킬 수 있도록 하는 것이 중요하다고 할 수 있다. 식사요법 자료의 활용은 저 체중군이 50.0%, 정상체중군이 41.8%, 과체중군이 22.7%, 비만군이 35.3%이었으며, 식품교환표를 이용하여 식사요법을 실천하는 환자는 더욱 적었다. 식사요법 자료에서 당뇨병 환자들이 이해하기 힘든 내용은 식품교환표, 실제 섭취할 식품의 양, 끼니별 교환단위수 배분, 1일 총 열량 계산법 등이었으며, 가장 필요로 하는 내용은 식단작성방법, 식품 선택시 유의사항, 외식시 메뉴 선택방법 등이었다. 이처럼 당뇨병 환자들은 식사요법 지식이나 실천정도, 자료의 활용실태, 필요로 하는 내용 등이 체중분포에 따라 각기 달랐기에, 앞으로 당뇨병 프로그램을 만들 때 이들이 필요로 하는 내용, 이해하기 어려워하는 내용 등을 충분히 고려한 후 당뇨병 환자들의 체중분포별로 쉽고 체계적인 교육자료를 개발하여야 할 것이다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.718-726
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• 2021

This study presents a case of add-on traditional Korean medical treatments in a 77-year-old male patient with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus with conventional oral hypoglycemic agents. Chief complaints were uncontrolled glucose level and weight loss. The patient was treated with electroacupuncture (on ST36, CV4, and CV12), herbal medication, and lifestyle advice. The conventional oral hypoglycemic medications were maintained. After 12 weeks, the glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) decreased from 11.0% to 8.4%. There were significant abnormalities in the liver function and renal function tests, but no adverse event was reported. Further studies are needed to confirm the findings of this case.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.633-638
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• 2010

The objective of this study was to assess the physicochemical characteristics of morning rolls containing various levels (0, 2, and 4%) of Makgeolli lees extract powder, which has nutritional and health effects. The results demonstrated that pH, moisture content, volume, weight, and baking loss rate of morning rolls were not significantly different among the groups. In the morning rolls with 4% Makgeolli lees extract powder, the Hunter's color 'a' (redness), but not L (lightness) or b (yellowness), was significantly higher than that in the other two groups. After estimating the texture quality of morning rolls, hardness, chewiness, and gumminess decreased significantly with added Makgeolli lees extract powder, but springiness was not significantly different. The results of the sensory test showed that appearance and texture increased as more Makgeolli lees extract powder was added, and that the overall acceptability score and air cell uniformity score for 2% and 4% Makgeolli lees extract powder morning rolls were significantly higher than those of controls. These results indicate that the texture and sensitivity of morning rolls can be increased by adding Makgeolli lees extract powder without affecting the overall quality.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.549-561
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• 2023

Recently, consumers have gained an interest in natural and minimally processed foods, inciting the food industry to consider using of natural products as preservatives. Strawberries are a widely consumed fruit but are also highly perishable. Therefore, in this study, the physicochemical properties of strawberries (Fragaria×ananassa) were evaluated after a 12-h treatment with lemon essential oil (Citrus×limon) or cinnamon essential oil (Cinnamomum cassia) vapor during storage at 22℃ for 4 days in an accelerated shelf-life study and 4℃ for 18 days in a validation study. Weight loss was blunted in fruit treated with oil vapor during the first days of storage (p<0.05). Lemon essential oil delayed fruit darkening (p<0.05) but reduced the firmness of strawberries (p<0.05). Strawberries treated with cinnamon essential oil had a higher concentration of reducing sugars (p<0.05), and a decrease of 16.7% visible decay, although the difference was insignificant. Oil vapor treatment did not alter the pH, organic acid content, or soluble solid content during storage compared to the control. Since lemon and cinnamon essential oils have well-documented antimicrobial properties, they may be suitable for the natural preservation of fruit. This study provides new information on using essential oil vapor treatment to preserve fruits, and potentially decrease fruit loss and waste.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.313-319
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• 2005

Adequate vitamin $B_2$, vitamin $B_6$, folate and vitamin $B_{12}$ intakes are known to be important for the growth and development in infants. The purpose of this study was to evaluate concentrations of vitamin $B_2$, vitamin $B_6$, folate and vitamin $B_{12}$ in human milk and to investigate the relationship between vitamin B levels in human milk and dietary habits and other health-related behaviors. Milk samples were obtained from 38 healthy lactating women (aged 29.0 $\pm$ 3.2 years) who are participating in the cohort study on pregnant women. Vitamin $B_2$ concentrations in human milk were positively correlated with maternal vitamin $B_2$ intakes in lactating mothers. Vitamin $B_6$, folate and vitamin $B_{12}$ concentrations in human milk were not correlated with maternal B vitamin intakes. Vitamin $B_6$ concentrations in human milk were negatively correlated with the amount of postpartum weight loss. The vitamin B concentrations in human milk were not associated with maternal age, height, weight and parity. Mothers who were exposed to indirect smoking had lower vitamin $B_2$ concentrations, and those who reported to consume health foods had higher vitamin $B_2$ concentrations in their milk. In conclusion, lactating women need to consume more vitamin B intakes for the growth and development in infants. Further researches are needed to find other diet and health-related factors which influence on B vitamin concentrations in human milk.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.354-361
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 반려견의 건강증진을 위해 보라지유를 사료에 혼합하여 급여하였을 경우 사료로써의 안전성을 평가하고 염증완화 효능이 있는지 알아보았다. 총 12마리의 공시견을 대상으로 보라지유 1% 또는 2% 함유된 사료를 12주간 급여 실시한 후 혈액 생화학, 혈액 세포, 사이토카인 등의 안전성 평가 실험을 실시하였다. 또한 경피 수분 손실도를 측정하여 피부 건강에 미치는 보라지유의 효능을 평가하였다. 본 급여 시험의 결과, 보라지유는 반려견의 체중, 혈액세포, 면역관련 사이토카인에 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 그리고, 경피 수분 손실도 측정 결과 역시 유의적인 차이를 보이지 않았다. 하지만, 혈액 내 젖산탈수소효소의 농도는 보라지유 함유 사료를 먹기 전과 비교하여 유의적으로 감소한 것을 확인하였다. 본 실험을 통해, 보라지유를 섭취하였을 경우 반려견에서 체중감소 및 혈액 지표 이상 등의 문제점을 야기하지 않고, 오히려 체내 세포 손상 정도를 감소시키는 효과의 가능성을 확인하였다. 본 연구 결과를 통해, 보라지유가 반려견 사료원료로써 안전하게 활용될 수 있을 것으로 보인다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.424-429
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• 2016

비만은 전세계적으로 심각한 문제로 인식되고 있다. 최근 체중감소와 유지를 위한 다이어트제품에 비만치료제와 그 유사물질, 사용금지 성분들이 발견되고 있다. 정부의 감시를 피하기 위하여, 비만치료제의 화학구조를 일부 변형시킨 유사물질이 지속적으로 합성되고 있다. 부정물질이 혼입된 다이어트식품을 신속하게 검사하기 위하여, 국내에서 판매되는 제품과 해외 인터넷 사이트에서 128건의 다이어트제품을 구매하였으며, HPLC-PDA와 LC-MS/MS로 21종의 부정물질을 동시분석하였다. 시험법의 유효성 검증은 선택성, 직선성, 검출한계, 정량한계, 정확성, 정밀성을 검토하였다. 분석결과 31건의 시료에서 부정물질이 검출되었으며, 검출수준은 시부트라민 9.9-135.3 mg/g, 요힘빈 0.2-17.5 mg/g, 이카린 1.8 mg/g이었다. 본 연구의 부정물질 분석법은 간단하면서도 신속한 분석법으로, 식품안전관리를 위한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.