This study was a qualitative investigation into the food security and food variety among the rural elderly. For the qualitative data collection, nineteen elderly people who lived in Yangpyeong-gun were interviewed individually. Food security and variety was evaluated based on accessibility and affordability. The participants seemed to have difficulty preparing their own meals and eating with their families or others. The frequency of vegetable intake was found to be high, as vegetables were available through cultivation. However, in terms of diversity, the intake of meat and milk, which are sources of protein and calcium, was found to be significantly low. This has to do with very poor physical accessibility. A lack of nutrition education was identified as the biggest reason for not following dietary therapy despite having a pre-existing disease condition. Therefore, for the elderly in Yangpyeong-gun, it is suggested that a basic nutrition policy for food supply that can increase their actual intake is more essential than education on cooking and nutrients. Moreover, periodic nutrition education or a regular counseling system for dietary therapy through local public health centers may help improve the health of the elderly.

I. 서 론
II. 연구 내용 및 방법
    1. 연구 대상 및 기간
    2. 자료 수집
    3. 자료 분석
III. 결과 및 고찰
    1. 연구 참여자의 일반적 사항
    2. 접근성
    2. 이용성
IV. 요약 및 결론
감사의 글
Conflict of Interest

• 조우균(가천대학교 식품영양학과) | Woo Kyoun Cho (Department of Food & Nutrition, Gachon University)
• 이재영(가천대학교 특수치료대학원 임상영양학과) | Jae Young Lee (Department of Clinical Nutrition, Graduate School of Professional Therapy, Gachon University)
• 박희정(상명대학교 식품영양학전공) | Hee Jung Park (Department of Foodservice management and Nutrition, Sangmyung University) Corresponding Author