This study investigated the general information, unbalanced diet, and dietary habits of 86 children in Daegu. The research was undertaken to analyze the current state of diet and dietary habits of children, and to provide basic data for nutrition education. The results reveal that younger children have a more unbalanced diet. Children dislike side-dishes the most. Furthermore, due to the longer time taken to consume food, parents persuade children to eat quickly. Children were also determined to have a high intake of foods and drinks containing sugar; beverages containing sugar are consumed 1-2 times a week by 5-year-olds, and once daily by 6- and 7-year-olds. The results of this study can be applied to provide basic data for nutritional education, and assist in the development of dietary programs for young children.

The purpose of this study was to provide the basic information for developing sugar related nutrition education programs for children in child-care facilities and their parents. The results showed that the total score of parent’s dietary attitudes towards sugar-rich foods was 17.94 and the total score of parent’s nutritional knowledge was 3.67. A positive relationship was observed among items of parent’s dietary attitudes (p<0.01), and some correlations were also observed between the total score of parent’s nutritional knowledge and the total score of parent’s dietary attitudes (p<0.05 or p<0.01). The total average score of children’s eating behaviors for sugar-rich foods was 23.98, and the item with the highest score was ‘I often eat candy, chocolate and jelly’. For children, food that received the highest preference was chocolate, and soft drinks received the lowest preference. The most frequently consumed food item was candy or caramel, and the least frequently consumed food item was soft drinks. There were positive correlation among the total score of children’s eating behaviors, food preferences, and food intake frequency (p<0.01). When parent’s tried to reduce the sugar intake, children’s total score of eating behaviors (p<0.001) and food intake frequency (p<0.001) for sugar-rich food was lower. We conclude that parent’s dietary attitudes may influence children’s eating behaviors, food preferences, and food intake frequency for sugar-rich foods.

The purpose of this study was to compare dietary self-efficacy for sodium intake reduction and dietary behaviors by eating areas. Subjects (797 males and 767 females) were classified according to perceived dietary habit levels related to sodium intake (lowest: ≤10 (n=434), low: 11~≤13 (n=471), high: 14~≤15 (n=360), highest: 16≤ (n=299)) using an online survey with a sample that was geographically representative of the population. The highest group was significantly younger and had a higher student proportion than the lowest group. Dining contexts regarding home led to a significantly higher sodium intake in the highest group, but it was eating out for the lowest group. The highest group had a significantly lower intention to reduce sodium intake compared to the lowest group. In the home cooked meals, the highest group displayed a significantly lower cooking frequency, less effort with respect to a low sodium diet and cooking habits related to sodium intake as compared to the lowest group. Also, regarding eating out and food service, the highest group exhibited significantly lower efforts and dietary behaviors to reduce sodium intake than the lowest group. The dietary score for sodium reduction behavior in the highest group was significantly lower compared to the lowest group, for home cooked meals, eating out, as well as food service. Thus, dietary guidelines and nutrition education for the reduction of sodium intake by eating areas need to be developed and provided.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate dietary habit and nutritional status by household income in female adults, using data from the 4th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007~2009). Subjects were 8,356 women over the age of 20 years. The subjects were classified into 4 groups by household income level. Dietary data from 24 hr recall methods were used to analyze nutritional status. The obesity rate of the low income group was significantly higher than the rates of other income groups. Additionally, the nutritional status of the low income group was worse than those of other groups. The percentage of carbohydrate in total energy intake was higher and food security status was lower in the low income group than in other groups. Awareness and adherence to dietary guidelines were also lower in the low income group. Adherence to a dietary guideline of ‘avoiding salty foods and trying to eat foods with bland taste’ and ‘eating a variety of foods from each food group’ were lower than those of other groups. However, the frequency of skipping breakfast among the low income group was lower than that of others. Therefore, this study suggested that low income women should decrease the percentage of carbohydrate in total energy intake and adhere to dietary guidelines, especially those of avoiding salty foods and eating a variety of food groups, in order to improve their nutritional status.

This study examines the dietary, exercise, and other daily habits of Daegu residents and how these relate to the residents’ perception of their own health status, and comparatively analyzes the lifestyles and daily habits of those who perceive themselves to be healthy and those who do not. This research study used Inbody 230(Body composition analysis, Biospace, Korea) to make body and health measurements such as body composition and obesity index. Also, included in this study was a survey on the lifestyle patterns of the residents. The data from this survey was analyzed with SPSS. The results show that among the residents of Daegu, those who perceive themselves to be healthy have lower body fat and are less obese on average. With respect to dietary habits, those who believe themselves to be healthy have more regular dietary habits such as rarely skipping a meal than those who do not believe themselves to be healthy. In addition those who say they are healthy exercise more frequently and for a longer duration than those who say they are not healthy. As for daily habits, those who report they are healthy show greater satisfaction with life and suffer less from stress than those who report themselves to be unhealthy. This study demonstrates that in order to improve people’s health in Korea, good dietary, exercise and daily habits need to be emphasized. Additionally, health education and health awareness programs need to be established in each region. Follow-up studies should be conducted afterwards.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the dietary habits and snack consumption behaviors of middle school students with different obesity indexes in the Chungnam area. The survey was carried out using self-questionnaires and included 385 students(119 underweight, 193 normal weight, 66 overweight). The rate of skipping meals was higher for underweight students than overweight students; however, this difference was not statistically significant. The mean time of meal was 10 to 20 minutes and the criteria for choosing to eat a meal were ‘hunger’ and ‘taste’ in all groups. More than half of the subjects ate snacks 1 time a day, which were purchased outside. The typical snack time was ‘between lunch and dinner’. The criteria of for consuming a meal were ‘taste’ and ‘price’ in all groups. In the underweight group, the snack food scores were ice cream(4.4), fruit(4.3), fried chicken(4.1), sports beverage(4.0), fruit juice(4.0), pizza(4.0) and, tteokbokki(3.9). In the normal weight group, the snack food scores were ice cream(4.3), fried chicken(4.2), pizza(4.0), sports beverage(3.9), fruit juice(3.9) and, tteokbokki(3.9) in the overweight group, the snack food scores were ice cream(4.3), fruit(4.3), fried chicken(4.2), yogurt(4.0), sports beverage(4.0), fruit juice(4.0) and, ramen(4.0). In conclusion, the snaking behaviors of the subjects were not significantly different based on their obesity index. However, this study may provide basic information on the snacking behaviors of middle school students, and the findings suggest that nutrition education or counseling can improve snack intake habits and positive behaviors toward healthy adolescents diets.

This study was performed to investigate the relationships among personality preferences, dietary habit and nutrient intake of University students (n=283). Mean dietary habit score was similar between sexes and was 46.1/100 in male students and 45.1/100 in female students. Average energy intake of male students was 2,019 kcal (80.8% of RDA) and that of female students was 1,675 kcal (83.7%). Male students were taking less than 90% of RDA in calcium and vitamin B2 and female students were taking less than 90% of RDA in calcium, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin A. Students preferring Judgment had significantly higher dietary habit score than students preferring Perception. Extraversion had higher nutrient intake than Introversion both in male and female students. Male students preferring Feeling had also higher nutrient intake than students preferring Thinking. Nutrient density per 1,000 kcal was higher in Thinking and Judgment than Feeling and Perception. In conclusion, students preferring Judgment and Extraversion have better dietary habit and nutrient intake than those preferring Perception and Introversion. More studies are necessary between personality preferences and dietary behavior to contribute to effective nutrition education and counseling.

본 연구는 서울시내 직장인의 식생활태도 및 식습관과 건강과의 관계를 알아보기 위하여 서울에서 직장을 다니고 있는 직장인 389명(남자 224명, 여자 165명)을 대상으로 설문조사 하였으며, 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 조사대상자의 연령은 31-40세가 50.9%, 직업은 사무직 교사 공무원이 46.8%, 교육수준은 대졸이 51.2%, 가족형태는 배우자 및 자녀와 함께 사는 직장인이 29.3%로 가장 높게 나타났다. 2. 조사대상자의 건강과 관련된 사항 중 현재 건강상태는 보통이다가 69.4%이며, 평소 건강에 대한 관심은 많다가 55.0%로 높은 관심을 보이고 있다. 평소 운동의 규칙성을 보면 운동을 하지 않는다가 48.8%로 높게 나타났다. 수면상태는 보통이다가 46.8%, 충분하지 못하다는 43.9%로 나타났으며, 흡연양은 담배를 피우지 않는다가 41.6%, 음주횟수로는 주 1-2회가 74.8%로 높게 나타났다. 3. 식생활태도에 관한 특성 중 하루 식사 횟수는 2회가 61.4%로 가장 높았으며, 식사시간은 규칙적이다가 53.2%, 규칙적이지 않다는 46.8%로 비슷하게 나타났으며, 식사시 소요시간은 10-30분 미만이 69.2%로 가장 많았으며, 식사량은 거의 일정하다가 62.0%, 일주일에 아침식사를 하는 횟수에 대한 결과는 3-4회가 28.0%로 나타났고, 결식은 아침에 한다는 응답자가 71.4%로 나타났고, 그 이유는 시간이 부족해서 (46.5%), 습관적으로 (22.6%) 순이었다. 편식을 하지 않는 직장인들이 56.5%이며, 하루 동안 간식첫수는 1-2회가 72.2%로 대부분의 직장인들은 간식을 하는 것으로 나타났다. 식욕 상태는 보통이다가 43.2%, 좋은 경우는 37.3%로 대체로 식욕이 좋은 것으로 나타났으며, 평소 선호하는 음식맛은 매운맛이 40.3%로 가장 높게 나타났다. 건강보조식품섭취에 대한 결과는 가끔씩 섭취한다가 51.7%, 규칙적으로 섭취한다는 14.4%로 나타났으며, 그 이유는 피로회복을 위해서 (51.7%)가 가장 많았으며, 다음으로는 질병의 예방 및 치료를 위해서 (23.1%)로 나타났다. 직장인의 식습관을 조사한 결과는 평균 4.43점으로 Fair집단이고, Fair집단은 42.4%, Poor집단은 39.6%로 직장인들의 식습관이 좋지 않은 것으로 나타났다. 4. 식생활 태도와 인구 통계적 특성과의 관계는 성별에 따라 유의적인 차이가 있었으며, 운동을 주 1~2회 하고, 수면을 충분히 취하는 경우와 건강상태가 좋은 경우에는 식습관 점수가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 또한 식생활태도에 있어서 연령층이 높을수록 좋게 나타났으며 직업과의 관계에서는 모든 집단이 식욕상태가 양호하며, 피로회복을 위해 건강보조식품을 섭취하는 경우가 많았다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때, 직장인들은 건강에 대한 관심도가 높은 반면에 올바르지 못한 건강관리와 식생활태도로 인해 좋지 않은 식습관을 가지고 있는 것을 알 수 있었다. 잘못된 식습관은 신체적인 건강상태뿐만 아니라 개인의 정서발달에도 좋지 않은 영향을 미치게 되므로, 현대의 직장인들은 식생활 전반에 있어서 바람직한 태도와 규칙적인 운동과 적당한 수면 및 휴식을 취함으로써 건강을 유지하기 위한 올바른 식습관을 실천하도록 노력하여야 할 것이다.

The aim of this study is to survey the eating habits and nutritional knowledge of children in Pusan, with a view to uncovering problems and their underlying causes and cultivating desirable dietary habit and nutrition for children. Three hundred and fifty six elementary school students were asked questions about their eating habits and nutritional knowledge as well as general information about their personal characteristics. The results showed: 1. Only 53.5% of the subjects had breakfast every day. Seventy-six percent of the subjects had dinner every day. Only 40% of the children took meals and talked with family at both breakfast and dinner. Thus there was little opportunity for dietary guidance by parents. 2. About half of the subjects answered that their appetite decreased after eating snack foods between meals. A third of the subjects liked the baked goods as snacks. Because of their high sugar and fat content, they can damage children's health, resulting in child diabetes and tooth decay. For this reason, careful education is necessary to allow children to be able to select snack foods that are appropriate in kind and quantity. 3. About 85% of the subjects had an unbalanced diet. Therefore systematic nutrition education at school is necessary to instill in children the value of balanced diet. 4. Children preferred rice to other cereals as a staple food. They disliked kimchi, seasoned and blanched foods and salads as subsidiary foods. It is therefore necessary to teach children systematically the nutritional advantage of cereals and vegetables and to heighten their awareness of Korean food culture. 5. Children had a low level of nutritional knowledge. The knowledge of specific nutrients was lower than that of foods. In conclusion, systematical educational programs need to be developed at elementary school. These should include information about achieving a balanced diet, good eating habit, meal management and Korean dietary culture. Nutritional education at home must be emphasized.

서울지역 대학생들의 식생활 태도, 건강과 관련된 사항, 식습관 평가, 스트레스정도를 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 대학생의 53.5%가 정상체중. 43.3%가 저체중으로 나타났다. 여학생은 저체중이 68.7%로 남학생 20.1% 보다 현저하게 높았다. 2. 대학생의 62%가 '하루 3회' 식사한다고 응답하였고 아침식사를 하는 대학생은 34.1%로 대부분의 대학생이 아침식사를 거르고 있었다. 식사시간은 대체로 불규칙한 것으로 조사되었다. 3. 일주일에 1-2회 이상 운동하는 남학생은 73.2%로 여학생 48.0%보다 높았다. 흡연을 하지 않는 여학생은 89.3%로 남학생 41.5% 보다 현저하게 높았다. 대학생의 84.4%가 자신의 체형에 만족하지 않는 것으로 나타났고 여학생은 현재의 체형보다 날씬해져야 한다는 응답이 80.0%로 남학생의 42.1%보다 높았다. 4. 대학생의 61.5%가 식품의 배합에 별로 관심이 없다고 응답하였고 녹황색채소를 거의 매일 섭취하는 여학생이 41.6%로 남학생의 32.3% 보다 높았고 과일의 섭취도 거의 매일 섭취하는 여학생이 45.3%로 남학생의 20.1%보다 높게 나타났다. 두부나 콩제품은 대학생의 55.6%가 '주 2회 이하' 섭취하는 것으로 조사되었으나 우유나 요구르트는 83.8%의 대학생이 '주 2-3회 이상' 섭취하는 것으로 나타났다. 5. 대학생의 식습관은 보통 이하로 평가되었으며 여학생의 식습관이 남학생보다 바람직하였고 자택에서 통학하는 대학생이 하숙, 자취, 기숙사 또는 친척집에서 통학하는 대학생 보다 식습관이 좋은 것으로 나타났다. 6. 대부분의 대학생(73.8%)이 스트레스를 많이 받는 것으로 나타났고 스트레스를 적게 받고 있는 대학생의 42.9%가 '주 5회 이상' 운동을 하고 스트레스가 매우 높은 대학생의 53.9%는 전혀 운동을 하지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 식사시간에 따른 스트레스점수는 '불규칙' 3.11, '가끔 불규칙' 3.04, '일정한 시간' 2.66으로 식사시간이 일정할수록 스트레스 적게 받는 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과를 살펴보면 대학생 특히 여학생에 대한 올바른 식행동과 건강에 대한 교육이 요구되어진다. 또한 운동과 규칙적인 식사는 대학생의 스트레스를 낮추는데 효과적인 것으로 나타났으므로 적절한 운동과 규칙적인 식생활은 정신건강에도 도움을 주는 것으로 사료된다.