KOREASCHOLAR

This study examined the sweet taste perception, perception of sugar reduction, and utilization of nutrition labeling according to the awareness of the self-perceived sugar intake reduction of university students in Chungbuk Area. The subjects (n=419) were divided into two groups: Awareness of Sugar Intake Reduction (ASIR) group, male=110, female=109; Non Awareness of Sugar Intake Reduction (NASIR) group, male=115, female=85. The overweight/obesity was significantly higher in the ASIR group than in the NASIR group for both male and female students. The sweet taste perception was significantly lower in the ASIR group in male students than in the NASIR group. The purchase level of a product with reduced sugar instead of the original products was significantly higher in the ASIR group in male students than the NASIR group. Beverage purchases after identifying the sugar content were significantly higher in the ASIR group in male students than in the NASIR group. The necessity of nutrition labeling education was significantly higher in the ASIR group both male and female students. Based on these results, the correct perception of sugar reduction and continuous and practical nutrition education of sugar intake reduction need to maintain healthy dietary habits in university students.

I. 서 론
 II. 연구 내용 및 방법
  1. 연구대상 및 기간
  2. 신체계측
  3. 설문조사
  4. 단맛 인지도 판정
 III. 결과 및 고찰
  1. 일반사항
  2. 달게 먹는 식습관 및 단맛 인지도
  3. 당류 저감화 제품에 대한 인식
  4. 영양표시 활용 및 영양표시 교육의 필요성
  5. 단 간식 섭취 횟수 및 당류 섭취량
 IV. 요약 및 결론
 References

• 연지영(서원대학교 식품영양학과, Department of Food and Nutrition, Seowon University, Cheongju, Korea) | Jee-Young Yeon Corresponding author