In order to determine an authenticity of food ingredient, we used DNA barcode method by universal primers. For identification of animal food ingredients, LCO1490/HCO2198 and VF2/FISH R2 designed for amplifying cytochrome c oxidase subunit1 (CO1) region and L14724/H15915 for cytochrome b (cyt b) region on mitochondrial DNA were used. Livestock (cow, pig, goat, sheep, a horse and deer) was amplified by LCO1490/HCO 2198, VF2/FISH R2 and L14724/H15915 primers. Poultry (chicken, duck, turkey and ostrich) was amplified by LCO1490/HCO 2198 and VF2/FISH R2 primers. But, Fishes (walleye pollack, herring, codfish, blue codfish, trout, tuna and rockfish) were only amplified by VF2/FISH R2 primers. For plant food ingredients, 3 types of primers (trnH/ psbA, rpoB 1F/4R and rbcL 1F/724R) have been used an intergenic spacer, a RNA polymerase beta subunit and a ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase region on plastid, respectively. Garlic, onion, radish, green tea and spinach were amplified by trnH/psbA, rpoB 1F/4R and rbcL 1F/724R. The PCR product sizes were same by rpoB 1F/4R and rbcL 1F/724R but, the PCR product size using trnH/psbA primer was different with others for plants each. We established PCR condition and universal primer selection for 17 item's raw materials for foods and determine base sequences aim to PCR products in this study. This study can apply to determine an authenticity of foods through making an comparison between databases and base sequences in gene bank. Therefore, DNA barcode method using universal primers can be a useful for species identification techniques not only raw materials but also processed foods that are difficult to analyze by chemical analysis.
본 연구에서는 농산물 안전성과 농산물 가공식품 안전성이식품신뢰에 미치는 영향과 식품신뢰와 감정몰입 및 구매의향의 인과관계를 소비자의 경제력 규모에 따라 어떠한 차이가있는가를 확인하였다. 연구결과 고소득층에서는 농식품안전성이 식품신뢰에는 영향이 없는 반면, 중간소득층 및 저소득층에서는 영향이 있었다. 그러나 식품신뢰와 감정적몰입, 감정몰입과 구매의향, 그리고 식품신뢰와 구매의향 관계에서는 모든소비자계층에서 유의한 영향이 있는 것으로 확인 되었다. 연구에 대한 논의는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 소비자의 소득수준에 따라서 농식품에 대한 신뢰에 차이가 있다. 고소득층에서는 일반적인 농산물의 안전성에 대해 신뢰하지 않고 단지 가공식품에 대해서만 신뢰하는 반면, 중간소득층 및 저소득층에서는 농산물과 농산물 가공식품을 모두 신뢰하는 것으로 확인되었다.따라서 소비자를 소득수준에 따라서 고소득층과 중간소득층및 저소득층으로 구분하여 집단의 특성에 맞도록 시장을 세분화하고 적합한 마케팅전략을 적용하는 것이 바람직할 것이다.즉, 유기농식품을 포함한 친환경식품은 고가격전략을 추구하여 고소득층을 대상으로 소구하는 것이 바람직할 것이다. 이를 위해선 데이터베이스마케팅을 도입하여 고객명단을 분석한후 고소득층 소비자에게 Eco-partner 인증제도, 녹색시스템운영, 제품의 유해물질 관리, 친환경소재개발 등 친환경제품과그린마케팅, 그리고 친환경인증획득을 통한 친환경제품개발활동을 전개하고, 또한 생산자로서 책임을 다하는 기업임을 강조하여 고소득층과의 교감을 통해 친환경이미지제고활동을 전개하는 등 고소득층에 적합한 차별화된 마케팅활동을 전개하는 것이 중요하다. 둘째, 고소득층은 식품에 대해 신뢰를 한소비자는 직접적으로 구매의향을 나타내기 보다는 감정몰입이될 때 더 높은 구매의향이 있는 것으로 확인된 반면, 중간소득층 및 저소득층 소비자는 감정몰입이 중요하지만 이 요소가구매의향에 미치는 영향보다는 신뢰가 직접적으로 구매의향을일으키는 것이 더 높은 것으로 나타났다. 그러므로 소비자를분류하여 고소득층에게는 장기적 관점에서 평생고객 개념으로고객과의 관계관리를 지향해야 하는 반면에 중간소득층 및 저소득층은 일회성 고객으로 분류하여 즉각적인 구매로 연결될수 있도록 차별화된 고객관리가 필요하다. 따라서 고소득층고객은 식품에 대한 신뢰를 통해 고객이 감정적으로 몰입할 수있도록 제품에 대해 건강과 여유 등 삶의 질을 강조할 필요가있고, 중간소득층 및 저소득층에게는 즉각적인 소비가 이루어질 수 있도록 저가전략 및 판촉전략을 실행할 필요가 있다.
This study was performed to investigate the pesticide residue of commercial medicinal plants used for food materials in the Seoul area. Multi class pesticide multiresidue methods in Korea Food Code was used to analyze 100 pesticides. Analyzed samples were 261 cases(domestic 201, imported 60), detection rate was 19.2%(domestic 20.9%, imports 13.3%). 17 pesticides were detected in fruit(chinese matrimony vine, jujube, rubus coreanus, japanese cornlian cherry, schizandra, tangerine peel), and root(cnidium, licorice, astragalus). Pesticide over Maximum Residue Limits were detected in jujube, cnidium. Frequently detected pesticides were cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos, cyhalothrin, fenvalerate, bifenthrin. More than 50% of the sample were detected two or more pesticides at the same time. Because of the variety and increase of pesticide detection in medicinal roots and fruits, continued monitoring and safety management is required.
This study was performed to investigate hygienic behavior of food workers on the awareness of hand-washing, and the microbial load of their hands. This study focused on the comparison of fast food restaurant workers and full-service restaurant workers. A questionnaire survey and microbiological analysis were carried out for thirty fast food restaurant workers and forty full-service restaurant workers. Samples for microbiological analysis were collected through the glove-juice method from the hands of the food workers, and were analyzed for the presence of aerobic plate counts, total coliforms, fecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella spp. Microbiological analysis was done according to the Food Code of Korea. In the survey, significant differences (p < 0.05) were found between the fast food restaurant workers and full-service restaurant workers in the use of hand washing tools and method of turning off water. More full-service restaurant workers responded to wash their hands after touching face, hair, or clothes; after handling raw food materials, and more fast food restaurant workers periodically (p < 0.05). Aerobic plate counts were higher in fast food restaurant workers while total coliforms were higher in fullservice restaurant workers (p < 0.05). No remarkable difference was found between the two groups in the load of fecal coliforms, E. coli, S. aureus, and Salmonella spp. Poor hand hygiene practices were indicated by the positive results for E. coli, S. aureus, and Salmonella spp. on the hands of some food workers in both groups. The findings of this study emphasize the need for strict adherence to hand hygiene compliance among the food workers.
In the present study, we collected the information of the 18 major food safety incidents and conducted a delphi survey with 10 experts to analyze the effect of difference between terms used in reporting of the major food safety incidents on risk communication. In the result of the analysis of information from the major food safety incidents, discord of terms used from government, local government, media and consumer groups had a tremendous effect on the socioeconomic losses and caused the expansion of the incidents. The survey with 10 experts showed that there was a high correlation between the difference in ripple effect of reporting terms and the difference in reporting terms. A correlation coefficient was 0.865. Therefore, ripple effect of incidents was significantly affected by reporting terms and we concluded that standardization of term is necessary in reporting of the food safety incidents. These results can be used as a basic material for successful risk communication among the government, enterprises and consumers.
In this study, physio-chemical, mechanical, and sensory characteristics of Tofu containing 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0% Adenophora remotiflora powder were examined. In addition, we examined the potential of utilizing Adenophora remotiflora powder as a functional food material by estimating total phenol contents, electron-donating abilities, and hydroxyl radical scavenging activities of the hot water and ethanol extracts of Adenophora remotiflora powder in the range from 0~2.0%. The total phenol content of the ethanol extracts of Adenophora remotiflora powder was 487.93μg/mL while the that of the water extract of Adenophora remotiflora powder was 403.70μ/mL. The electron-donating abilities of the ethanol and water extracts of Adenophora remotiflora powder were 75.37 and 86.10%, respectively. The hydroxyl radical scavenging activities of the ethanol and water extracts of Adenophora remotiflora powder were 65.50 and 66.22%, respectively. We also evaluated the quality characteristics of Tofu containing Adenophora remotiflora powder. In the case of color values, as the level of Adenophora remotiflora powder increased, the values of L (lightness) and a (redness) decreased, whereas that of b (yellowness) increased. In the case of mechanical properties, as the level of Adenophora remotiflora powder increased, hardness, gumminess, and chewiness values increased (p〈0.05), whereas springiness and cohesiveness values decreased (p〈0.05). In the case of sensory evaluation, MPT1.0 scored significantly higher in color, flavor, tenderness, texture, and overall quality. To sum up, Tofu containing 1% Adenophora remotiflora powder showed the highest overall preference.
The Asian food market has been growing recently, due to the role played by major Asian countries, which include Korea, China, and Japan. This study is purposed to investigate the potential of the food market in these Northeast Asian countries and to suggest future direction for global food companies. For in-depth analysis, this study is limited in scope to the confectionery market and analyzes that market within two frameworks: first, the ‘Market Attractiveness Matrix’ which transforms the ‘BCG Matrix’ to fit into the food market in order to analyze the flow in the Asian confectionery market; and second, analysis of the potential growth of the market using a Category Development Index (CDI), which aids in understanding the growth potential of a market.
The European food market has recently reached its capacity and is now experiencing a low growth rate (Data Monitor, 2011). It is time for food companies to find a new ‘blue ocean’ to avoid fierce competition in the mature markets of Europe. Therefore, this analysis of the confectionery market, using the Market Attractiveness Matrix and CDI will suggest opportune directions for global food companies.
In recent times, NFC technology adaptations for smartphones have been increasing. This study proposes the adaptation of agri-food business models based on NFC technology and presents the basic technological characteristics of NFC. An NFC tag can store more information than prior tagging technology methods, such as QR codes, and provides a better user experience. Based on the unique features of NFC, this study suggests an NFC business model application for the agri-food business.
Proper skin care promotes good metabolism and the biological activity of skin, helps maintain the skin in a healthy and beautiful state when combined with nutritional nourishment. Health functional foods are being used for the purpose of enhancing efficient skin care. Health functional foods related to skin care maintain the epidermis, dermal fibroblast layer and subcutaneous tissue that form the skin. Efficient functional foods alleviate the signs of endogenous aging that come with getting older and exogenous aging caused by sunlight. Even though the field of skin care related to health functional foods has received less attention and been the subject of less research compared to functional cosmetics which are developing widely, this area of skin care that maintains and improves the layer of dermal fibroblast through the intake of food, is expected to progress with the commercialization of products in many fields when the related technical research development is galvanized and the related patents are applied for. Research into health functional foods related to skin care in Korea started rather late in comparison to other advanced countries where patents for relevant techniques have been applied for since 1990's together with research conducted on how they might be used for practical purposes. This study used the key words ‘skin care, health functional food’ to search for Korean patents that have been applied for at the Korean Intellectual Property Office from 1983 to 2011 using the KIPRIS database, in order to help researchers in the related fields by organizing the patented formulas for health functional foods for skin care which have gained attention recently. According to the number of registrations in each industry field, the total number of patents was 1, 120 we screened the major patents among them, the field with the largest number was food foodstuff non-alcoholic beverage and preparation or treatment(A23L) with 135, then natural plant medicine & medical supplies and cosmetics(A61K) with 112, microorganisms or enzymes(C12N) with 63, heterocyclic compounds(C07D) with 44, horticulture or cultivation of sea weeds, forestry(A01G) 16 times, listed from the highest to the lowest number of applications. It has been revealed that food, foodstuff, non-alcoholic beverage and preparation or treatment(A23L) was the industry field where the most patents for health functional foods related to skin care were registered.
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships among food quality, food awareness, customer satisfaction, and revisit intentions of Korean restaurants in Chinese University or College students in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk areas. A questionnaire developed from a literature review included a series of questions about the quality of Korean food, Korean food awareness, customer satisfaction, and revisit intentions. Analysis of the survey data was performed on 234 valid responses. Statistical analyses, including frequencies, factor analysis, reliability analysis and regression, were performed using the SPSS program. The results indicated that food quality perceived by Chinese students had a significant impact on customer satisfaction. On the contrary, food quality according to Korean food awareness by Chinese students did not have a significant impact on customer satisfaction. Further, customer satisfaction had a significant influence on revisit intentions, whereas customer satisfaction according to Korean food awareness did not have a significant effect. In conclusion, food quality is a significant factor in determining the success of the foodservice industry.
This paper reviewed the relationship between job satisfaction and service quality, and the moderating effect of gender in restaurant employee. Based on the responses from 288 employees, the results of multiple regression analysis showed that intrinsic job satisfaction(JS) and extrinsic job satisfaction effect positively on all service quality factors(tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, empathy). The results of moderating analysis showed that intrinsic JS effects positively on all service quality factors irrespective of gender, but the positive effect of extrinsic JS on tangibles and empathy is more positive in female than in male employee.
식품산업에서의 나노기술은 많은 연구와 가능성 있는 제품으로 새롭게 각광받는 분야이다. 나노와 마이크로 크기의 고체 입자는 유화된 오일 또는 물 입자를 함유하는 분산계의 처방에 적용 가능성이 매우 높은 것으로 인식되고 있다. 본 논문은 식용의 지방 결정, 실리카 나노 입자 및 생체 유래의 나노 결정체에 기반을 둔 식품 에멀젼의 성질과 개발에 관한 리뷰논문으로 다양한 피커링 안정화 분야에 관하여 검토하였다. 특히, 단백질로 안정화된 일반적인 에멀젼과 비교하여 Pickering 안정화 입자에 대해 초점을 맞추고자한다. 또한, 식품 산업에서 이들의 응용 예를 다루고자한다.
Facing a number of global food-related accidents, the concept and system for food traceability have been designed and introduced in many countries to manage the food-safety risks. To connect and harmonize the various food traceability-information in food traceability system according to the food supply chain, the coding system of identification-number for food-traceability has to be standardized. The GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) barcode system which has been globally standardized and implemented, is reviewed with the mandatory food-labeling regulation in expiration date of processed foods. The integration of GTIN-13 bar-code system for food-traceability is a crucial factor to expand its function in the food-related industrial areas. In this literature, the standard coding system of identification-number for food-traceability is proposed with 20 digit coding number which is combined with GTIN- 13 bar-code (13 digit), expiration date (6 digit), and additional classification code (1 digit). This proposed standard coding system for identification-number has a several advantages in application for prohibiting the sale of hazard goods, food-recall, and inquiring food traceability-information. And also, this proposed coding system could enhance the food traceability system by communicating and harmonizing the information with the national network such as UNI-PASS and electronic Tax-invoice system. For the global application, the identification-number for food-traceability needs to be cooperated with the upcoming global standards such as GTIN-128 bar-code and GS1 DataBar.
Persistent accidents related to food safety and expanded international trades have urged the world to be aware of the gravity of the accidents. Accordingly many countries have tried to come up with various laws, regulations, measures, support networks and educational programs for the agenda, particularly focusing on harmonizing food safety technologies among nations and fostering professionals. Also, APEC newly organized Food Safety Cooperation Forum (FSCF) in 2007 to exert multi-dimensional efforts to improve food safety for Asia Pacific nations. Up to now, 35 activities have been promoted since 2007 and additional 20 activities are waiting for their turns for action on the list of APEC project agenda. FSCF has the objective that it helps the stakeholders in food supply chain develop their own competence in that area, thus increase international trade among nations and maintain the globe healthy by applying the highest standards and best practices for the management of food safety ranging from production to consumption. To achieve this strategic objective, APEC subsequently formed Partnership Training Institute Network (PTIN) to build up the multilateral networks of specialists from governmental agencies engaging in food safety management, industries, academia and international organizations in Asia-Pacific region. This attempt made it possible for the world to exchange their scientific and technological information concerning food safety and strengthen related education and training. Today, international cooperation is essential for food safety management. Therefore, we need to participate actively in the activities of APEC FSCF to contribute to improving food safety technologies for the member countries of APEC. We also need to connect the domestic support programs with theirs.
연구결과의 요약 및 논의
본 연구에서는 농식품의 주요 소비자판매처인 대형할인점과 대형슈퍼마켓을 대상으로 품질 및 고객서비스만족과 구매의 경제적 가치만족이 점포신뢰와 재구매의도에 미치는 영향력을 장기관계지향고객과 단기거래지향고객으로 분류하여 검증하였다. 분석결과, 대형할인점의 장기관계지향고객의 경우 품질 및고객서비스만족은 점포신뢰에 그리고 구매의 경제적가치만족은 점포신뢰와 재구매의도에 영향을 주었고, 점포신뢰는 재구매의도에 영향을 주는 것으로 나타난 반면 단기거래지향고객의 경우 구매의 경제적가치만족 만이 점포신뢰에 영향을 주는것으로 확인되었다. 그러나 대형마트 장기간 관계지향고객에서는 구매의 경제적가치만족이 점포신뢰에 영향을 줌으로써재구매의도를 형성한 반면 단기지향고객에서는 구매의 경제적가치만족과 점포신뢰가 동시에 재구매의도에 영향을 주는 것으로 확인되었다. 이상의 연구결과를 바탕으로 다음과 같은 논의를 할 수 있다. 첫째, 대형할인점의 경우 장기관계지향고객은 점포 내 제품의 품질과 고객서비스 수준 그리고 구매 시경제적 가치 등 모든 요소를 고려하여 점포에 대하여 만족하게 되며, 또한 점포가 이들 만족요인을 고객에게 제대로 제공할 때 이용하는 점포에 대하여 신뢰하고 재구매의도를 강력하게 나타난다는 것을 알 수 있다. 따라서 장기간 관계지향고객에게는 점포에 대한 만족수준을 높이는 것이 중요하다. 구체적으로는 최신 정보기술(information technology)을 활용하여이용 고객의 데이터베이스를 구축하고, 개인화된 고객의 특성과 구매행동에 관한 정보를 축적하여 관계지향고객을 선정 한후 이들에게 제품 및 서비스에 대한 정보 및 가격과 판매촉진에 관한 정보를 DM(direct mail)이나 홈페이지에 적극적으로제시함으로써 점포이미지를 높이고 표적고객의 욕구를 충족시켜 점포에 대한 신뢰와 반복구매를 높일 수 있다. 그러나 단기거래지향고객은 구매 시 단지 가격구조나 판촉행사를 통한경제적 가치만을 고려하기 때문에 제조업체 브랜드(national brand)보다는 유통업체 브랜드(private brand)상품을 제시하여가격매력성을 높이고, 시간대별 판촉행사를 통해 고객의 점포에 대한 신뢰를 유도할 필요가 있다. 둘째, 대형슈퍼마켓에서는 관계지향고객이나 거래지향고객 모두가 구매의 경제적가치만을 우선적으로 고려하므로 가격정책에 역점을 둘 필요가 있다. 그러나 장기관계지향고객은 점포신뢰를 통해 반복구매의도를 형성하지만 단기거래지향고객은 직접적으로 재구매의도를 나타내므로 고객의 성향에 따라 분류하여 관리할 필요가있다. 즉 관계지향고객에게는 가격정책을 통하여 점포신뢰를꾀하여야 할 것이며, 거래지향고객에게는 판촉행사나 저가격정책 등으로 직접적인 반복구매를 유도해야 할 것이다.
This study was conducted to assess the levels of microbiological hazards of preprocessed Namuls, which were served at the school foodservice. 19 preprocessed ground or root vegetables were collected from 21 schools in May to June of 2011. Heavy contamination of aerobic plate counts (from 3.39 to 8.42 logCFU/g) and total coliform groups (from 3.16 to 7.84 logCFU/g), enterobacteriaceaes (from 2.53 to 7.55 logCFU/g) were detected in preprocessed Namuls. In addition, the detection rates of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus (emetic form) were 4.3%, 11.7% and 2.1%, respectively. In addition, sanitary indicative bacterium at preprocessing steps of root vegetables (lotus root, burdock root, bellflower root) and blanched Namuls (bracken, sweet potato vine, chinamul) were analyzed. Aerobic plate counts, coliform groups, and enterobacteriaceaes were not effectively removed during preprocessing including washing and soaking steps. In the case of blanched Namuls (bracken, sweet potato vine, chinamul), contamination levels increased more after drying process and no significant reduction effect on the levels of microbial contamination was observed during preprocessing steps. Thus, effect of preprocessing steps on the microbiological hazards in Namuls must be reevaluated to improve the microbiological quality of preprocessed Namuls at the school foodservice and retail markets.
본 연구는 음식점을 대상으로 QMRA의 개념을 적용한 HACCP 전산프로그램을 개발하고 이를 음식점내의 HACCP에 준한 위생관리 수단으로 이용, 최종 음식의 미생물 오염 수준을 예측하여 배식되는 음식의 미생물적 안전성을 확보하여 식중독 사고를 미연에 방지할 수 있는 방법을 모색하였다. QMRA-HACCP 전산프로그램의 개발을 위하여 메뉴를 그룹화하고, 위해분석, 중요관리점의 설정, 관리기준 설정, 모니터링 방법의 설정, 수정조치의 확립 및 기록유지시스템의 확립과 같은 HACCP의 기본적인 7원칙에 의거하여 HACCP 플랜을 개발하였다. 본 QMRA-HACCP 전산프로그램은 일일점검 작업 DB, 정기정검 DB, DAQ DB 및 Rule DB 등 데이터베이스 파일을 보유하여 최종 음식의 미생물 오염 수준을 예측할 수 있으며, 데이터베이스 파일은 수정·보완할 수 있다. 또한 MS Excel의 DB 관리 능력과 MS VBA(Visual Basic Application)을 이용한 프로그램으로 Window에서 사용자가 쉽고 편리하게 이용할 수 있도록 고안되었으며, 가시적인 관리가 수월하다. 모델 음식점을 통하여 선정된 9가지 메뉴에 대하여 개발된 QMRAHACCP 전산프로그램을 이용, 최종 제품의 미생물 오염 수준을 추정하였으며, 추정된 결과를 바탕으로 민감도 분석과 시나리오 분석을 통하여 중요관리점 및 CL을 선정하였다. 본 연구를 통하여 제시된 Generic HACCP 모델은 일반적인 음식점에서 사용할 수 있도록 비교적 간단하게 계획되어 있으므로 실제 음식점에서 일어날 수 있는 모든 위해를 통제할 수는 없다. 그러므로 각 음식점의 작업 현실에 맞도록 재구성하여 적용하는 것이 바람직하다고 사료된다. 또한 개발된 QMRA-HACCP 전산 프로그램을 다양한 음식에 적용하여 그 효과를 검증하는 후속 연구 및 표준레시피 데이터 화일의 지속적인 보완이 필요하겠으며, 다른 음식점에서 QMRA-HACCP 전산프로그램을 이용하여 위생관리를 수행하고, 동시에 미생물적 평가를 병행하여 각 결과간의 상관성을 규명하여 개발된 프로그램의 효율성과 정확성을 재확인하는 연구가 실행되어야 할 것이다.
This study was performed to approach Korean food proverbs from the stance of food ethics. Both modern principles and traditional principles of food ethics were applied to select proverbs. The modern principles include a respect for life, justice, environmental preservation, and the priority of safety. The traditional principles were longevity and good health, poverty (escaping) and wealth (pursuing), eating luck and fortune, priority of food, virtue, and taste and quality (economics). All the principles except environmental preservation and the priority of safety have adequate food proverbs, since environmental disruption and food safety were not serious issues in the past.
This study examined the food culture of Koreans aged over 80-years-old living in the areas of Goorye and Gokseong. The research method was based on examination of individual cases through in-depth interviews. The total number of survey subjects was 38; males constituted 34 percent of the subjects while females constituted 66 percent of the subjects. Average age of male subjects was 85.3 years while average age of females was 84.8 years. The results were summarized in the following properties of the typical and traditional Korean table, which was the most common food life's property in the longevity area of was centered around rice, watery soup, vegetables, and fish. The first, as the supply step's property of food ingredients, various spices and ingredients such as piperitum, tumeric, ginger, garlic, chili pepper, and salted fish were used. Senior persons also supplied fresh vegetables at the kitchen garden, and they led a nature-friendly food life. The second, as the production of food and cooking of food step's property, there were multigrain rice and fermented foods such as soybean paste, kimchi, red pepper paste, salted fish, vegetables picked in soy sauce, etc. The recipe was cookery intermediated with water, soup, steamed vegetables, seasonings, etc., and it was characterized by a deep and rich taste due to the various spices and rich ingredients. The third, as the consumption of food step's property, senior persons regularly ate a balanced diet three times a day. They also had active personal relationships with their neighbors by sharing food, which increased their sense of belonging and improved their life satisfaction.
This study is a survey of regulatees' perception on main contents and enforcement effect of the Act, the retailers at food stores within Green Food Zone, for the effective enforcement of “The Special Act on the Safety Management of Children's Dietary Life” legislated in 2008. Percentage, frequency analysis, and T-test are derived from the survey carried out to the 175 retailers at food stores within Green Food Zone, across the country except Jejudo, for the two months March and April of 2011. The survey results are as follows. Over 80% of the respondents are aware of comprehensive policy for child food safety and the enforcement of 'the Special Act' and considering the rate of satisfaction on food safety information provided by government, over 90% of the respondents, virtually most of them, are satisfied. The rate of awareness of Green Food Zone is about 80% and that of outstanding business for children is about 50%, showing little perception of it. The comparison of the survey result of 2011 with that of 2010, which have the same questions to the retailers within Green Food Zone, still indicates a need for enhancement of understanding on absolute standard, though it showed fairly better improvement in general. Several proposals are given in this study based on the survey results, which will contribute to the children food safety and health improvement in the end.