This study was conducted to investigate the anthropometric data, nutrient intakes and serum profiles in premenopausal and postmenopausal women living in Gyeonggi-do Province, Republic of Korea. The subjects were 49 premenopausal women and 63 postmenopausal women who are not taking any hormone or cardiovascular drugs. Anthropometric measurements were taken by a trained practitioner and the data for dietary intakes were obtained by a 24-hour recall method. Serum samples were collected and analyzed for the total cholesterol, triglyceride (TG) and lipoprotein fractions. The mean age of the premenopausal women was 45.17±3.28 years and that of the postmenopausal women was 62.52±4.14 years. The height and weight were 157.86±4.35 ㎝, 58.75±6.01 ㎏ in premenopausal women and 156.42±3.62 ㎝, 57.63±5.38 ㎏ in postmenopausal women, respectively. WHR (waist hip ratio) in postmenopausal women was significantly higher than that of premenopausal women (p<0.05). There were no differences between the pre-and postmenopausal women in the intakes of energy, protein, fat, Ca, Fe, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, vitamin C and vitamin E. However carbohydrate and Na intakes in postmenopausal women were significantly higher than those of premenopausal women. In postmenopausal women, Ca intake was below and Na intake was extremely high considering KDRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans). Serum triglyceride in postmenopausal women was positively correlated with age, BMI (body mass index) and WHR. Serum total cholesterol and triglyceride in postmenopausal women showed significantly negative correlations with fiber intake. These results suggest that it is necessary to help postmenopausal women maintain a healthy body weight. Postmenopausal women needs to increase Ca (calcium) intakes and diet quality by decreasing the intakes of Na (sodium). In addition, an adequate intakes of fiber is recommended for postmenopausal women to prevent cardiovascular disease.

This study was performed to estimate the salt content and evaluate the nutritional quality of free lunch meals served by welfare facilities for the elderly. We collected food items from 8 welfare facilities in Gyeonggi-do, and calculated the total salt content from the salinity and weight of individual food items. The average salt content from lunch meals was 5.68 g, which was over the recommended daily salt intake by the WHO. The greatest contributor to the salt content among the menu groups was soup and stew (37.5%). Soup, stew, deep-fried foods, and sauces were major sources of salt, while the most salty dishes were sauces, deep-fried food, salt-fermented food, and kimchi. The nutrient content was sufficient, except for calcium in both men and women, which was equal to approximately 1/3 of the dietary recommended intakes (DRIs) for Korean adults of their mean age. In addition, the index of nutritional quality (INQ) and nutrient adequacy ratios (NAR) of most nutrients were satisfactory, except for those of calcium and sodium. The INQs of calcium and sodium were 0.64 and 4.41, respectively, while the mean adequacy ratio of a meal was 0.95. These results suggest that multilateral efforts to lower sodium intake be considered and calcium sources be added, in order to improve the quality of meals served to the elderly at welfare facilities.

한반도의 참나무 중 수분과 유기물이 많은 입지에 분 포하는 상수리나무와 수분이나 양분이 적은 척박한 건조 지에 분포하는 굴참나무를 대상으로 대기 중의 CO2 농도 와 기온이 상승하고 환경요소인 광, 토양수분, 영양소가 변화할 때 두 종의 생태 지위폭과 생태 지위 중복역에 가장 많은 영향을 미치는 요소가 어떤 것인지 알아보고 자 하였다. 유리온실 내에서 대기 중의 CO2 농도를 그대 로 반영한 대조구와 이보다 CO2 농도는 약 1.6배와 온도 는 2.2􀆆C 상승시킨 온난화처리구에서 유식물에 주요 환 경요인 중 광, 토양수분과 영양소를 각각 4구배로 처리하 여 두 종의 생태 지위폭과 생태 지위 중복역을 계산하였 다. 그 결과, 상수리나무의 생태 지위폭은 대조구와 온난 화처리구간에 통계적인 차이는 없었고, 굴참나무의 생태 지위폭은 대조구에 비해 온난화처리구의 영양소 처리구 에서 감소하였다. 상수리나무와 굴참나무의 생태 지위 중 복역은 대조구에 비해 온난화처리구의 토양수분과 영양 소 처리구에서 감소하였다. 이러한 결과는 유식물을 대상 으로 실험한 결과로 성측목에 적용하는 것은 한계가 있 으나, 지구온난화가 진행됨에 따라 상수리나무와 굴참나 무는 토양수분과 영양소 환경에 의한 경쟁이 약해질 것으로 유추할 수 있다. Cluster 분석과 PCA 분석 결과, 두 종은 CO2 농도 및 온도 증가에 의한 반응보다 광 환경에 따라 민감하게 반응하는 것으로 나타났다.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect and correlation of anthropometric data, eating behaviors, and nutrient intake on the bone mineral density(BMD) of female college students. 349 female college students were surveyed and their age, height, and weight were an average of 20.5 years, 163.2 ㎝ and 54.0 ㎏, respectively. Their average BMI was 20.2, with 66% falling in the normal range, 21.8% classified as underweight, 8.0% as overweight, and obese individuals comprised 3.4% of the sample by BMI classification. Calcaneal BMD was measured and the average T-score was 0.117. The results of BMD measurements were normal in 268 people(76.8%), osteopenia was found in 71 individuals(20.3%), and osteoporosis in 10(2.9%), respectively. There was a significant difference in bone mineral density according to height(p<0.05) and BMI (p<0.01). There were significant differences between BMD and eating behavior, regularity of eating behaviors(p<0.05), instant food intake(p<0.05), eating out(p<0.05) and nutritional supplement intake(p<0.05). In addition, normal the group with normal BMD had a more desirable eating behavior compared to the osteopenia and osteoporosis afflicted groups. BMD had a significant difference according to the nutrient intake of calcium(p<0.05), vitamin A(p<0.05), and vitamin C(p<0.05). In conclusion, BMD showed a good correlation with height(p<0.01), BMI(p<0.01), body composition including total body water(p<0.05), FFM(p<0.05), body protein(p<0.05) and intake of calcium(p<0.05), iron(p<0.05), vitamin A(p<0.05), and vitamin C(p<0.05). Therefore, an education plan and training on balanced diets proper body weight control, and desirable eating behaviors for female college students will be needed.

본 연구는 농산부산물을 이용한 발효사료의 급여효과를 알아보기 위해 비육 흑염소의 생산성 및 영양소 이용률을 조사하였다. 증체조사를 위한 사양시험은 거세흑염소 24두를 이용하여 처리구당 6두씩 30일 수행하였고, 소화율시험은 거세흑염소 12두를 공시하여 처리구당3두씩 라틴방각법으로 실시하여, 처리구는 대조구(배합사료 및 볏짚 급여구)와 3개의 시험구(발효사료와 볏짚 급여구)로 각각 배치하였다. 일당증체량은 대조구가 가장 높았고, T3구가 가장 낮았다(p<0.05). 1일 두당 건물섭취량 과 유기물섭취량은 시판사료를 급여한 대조구가 각각 718.8과 680.9 g, 농산부산물 첨가구가각각 634.2~699.2와 602.8~660.4 g으로 나타나농산부산물 중 미강 첨가구가 높을수록 섭취량이 낮아지는 경향으로 나타났다. 건물과 유기물 소화율은 대조구가 농산부산물 첨가구보다유의하게 높았고(p<0.05). 시험구간에는 미강을30% 첨가한 T3구가 가장 낮았다(p<0.05). 질소축적률은 대조구와 T1구가 유의하게 높았다.따라서, 본 연구의 결과 농산부산물을 이용한발효사료(T1과 T2구)는 시판사료를 급여한 대조구와 비교 시 증체는 86~90%, 건물소화율은91.7~93.1%의 수준을 보였으며, 질소이용성은대등한 수준을 보였다. 그러나 미강의 첨가 비율이 높아질수록 사료효율 저하가 우려되므로조지방 함량을 5.0% 이하로 배합하는 것이 필요하다 판단된다.

본 연구는 청보리사일리지 및 옥수수사일리지를 흑염소에 급여하였을 때, 사료섭취량, 일당증체량, 외관상 영양소소화율, 질소 축적율 및 혈액 성상에 미치는 영향을 조사하여 흑염소에 대한 청보리사일리지의 사료가치 평가 자료로 활용하는데 목적을 두고 실시하였다. 공시가축은 흑염소 12두(♂)를 3처리구{T1: 옥수수 사일리지 급여구, T2: 청보리사일리지 급여구, T3: 옥수수+청보리사일리지 급여구)로 나누어 처리구당 4두씩 개체별 대사케이지에 라틴방각법으로 실시하였으며 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1일 두당 건물 및 유기물 섭취량은 옥수수사일리지 급여구, 옥수수+청보리사일리지 급여구, 청보리사일리지 급여구 순으로 낮아졌지만 유의한 차이는 인정되지 않았다. 이러한 경향은 조단백질, 조지방(ether extracts) 및 NFC 섭취량에서도 유사한 경향을 나타내었으나 ADF와 NDF 섭취량은 옥수수+청보리사일리지, 청보리사일리지, 옥수수사일리지 순으로 낮아졌다. 대사체중 당 건물섭취량과 체중에 대한 건물섭취 비율은 옥수수 사일리지 급여구(각각 57.6g과 2.8%), 옥수수+청보리사일리지 급여구(각각 53.8g과 2.7%), 청보리사일리지 급여구(각각 52.7g과 2.6%)의 순으로 낮아졌지만 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았으나(p>0.05), 일당 증체량은 옥수수사일리지 급여구가 64.2g으로 다른 처리구의 42.0～46.0g 보다 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 질소섭취, 분과 뇨를 통한 질소 배출은 옥수수사일리지 급여구, 옥수수+청보리사일리지 급여구, 청보리사일리지 급여구 순으로 낮아졌지만 유의성은 나타나지 않았다. 질소축적량과 질소축적율도 옥수수 사일리지 급여구가 각각 2.6g와 30.0%로 청보리사일리지 급여구(각각 2.0g와 26.0∼26.9) 보다 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 외관상 건물과 유기물소화율은 옥수수사일리지 급여구가 각각 72.6과 72.8%로 청보리사일리지 급여구(각각 67.5와 69.0%)와 옥수수+청보리사일리지 급여구(각각 66.0과 67.1%) 보다 유의하게 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때, 옥수수사일리지 급여구가 청보리사일리지 급여구보다 흑염소의 사료섭취량, 소화율 및 질소축적율에서 우수하지만 옥수수와 청보리사일리지를 혼합하여 급여하면 옥수수사일리지에 크게 뒤지지 않는 것으로 나타났다.

The purpose of this research was to study food behaviors and nutrient intakes according to body mass index(BMI) and body image recognition in 211 female university students in Incheon. The majority of the surveyed subjects were in the normal range for BMI. Most of these female university students preferred a thin body type and were not satisfied with their body shapes. Most also controlled their body weight for appearance by exercising and limiting food intake. The obese group often ate processed foods(p<0.01) and ate out(p<0.05). The underweight group and normal-weight group took vitamins and supplements more frequently(p<0.001). Those students who recognized their body image as a ``fat shape`` had good appetites(p<0.05) and those who recognized themselves as ``normal shape`` considered food formulations ate every meal (p<0.05) and consumed vitamins and other supplements frequently(p<0.01). The mean calorie intake of all students was about 80% of the recommend amount, so there was a risk of lack of various nutrients. The ``fat`` students by body image recognition had lower calorie intakes in order to reduce body weight. In all the groups, there was a lack of vitamins B1 and B2, as well as the minerals Ca and Fe. Therefore, education on correct body image recognition and training on proper weight control are deemed necessary. In addition, education and counseling on nutrition that are tailored to individual status are needed.

A field study was conducted to compare growth, feed utilization and nutrient excretions by feeding extruded pellet (EP) and moist pellet (MP). Slow growing flounder were used as the experimental animal to find out a prominent result in terms of growth and feed utilization. Weight gain of fish fed the experimental diets for 8 weeks reached 105.3 g for EP and 107.1 g for MP, while fresh feed intake was 98.7 g for EP and 279.4 g for MP. Feed conversion ratio was 0.94 and 2.61 for EP and MP, respectively which was 0.77 and 0.94 when corrected on dry matter basis. Even though protein efficiency ratio (2.26 vs 2.21), specific growth rate (0.69% vs 0.70%), daily weight gain (2.06 g vs 2.10 g) and mortality (4.0% vs 4.1%) were similar between EP and MP, protein retention efficiency of fish fed EP was superior (53.3%) to that of fish fed MP (39.6%). Protein intake of fish for 8 weeks was similar from 52.3 g for EP to 53.3 g for MP, while protein gain was higher in fish fed EP (27.9 g) than in fish fed MP (21.1 g). Protein excretion by feeding EP and MP reached 232 g and 300 g, respectively per kg gain, suggesting that protein loads could be greatly reduced in practical culture system through the use of EP. Phosphorus (P) intake was much lower in fish fed EP (1.63 g) than in fish fed MP (2.18 g), while retention of P was higher in fish fed EP (0.88 g) than in fish fed MP (0.78 g), showing the retention efficiency of 54.0% and 35.9%, respectively. Fish fed EP excreted 7.1 g of P per kg gain which was much lower than that of fish fed MP (13.1 g). The present results clearly showed that EP feeding for flounder is not only productive but also environmentally friendly.

This study was designed to investigate the relationships among blood lipid levels, nutrient intakes, oxidation and inflammation markers of overweight adults(23≤BMI<25) and obese(BMI≥25) in Korea. The subjects were classified as control, borderline hyperlipidemia. and hyperlipidemia groups based on The Korean guidelines of Hyperlipidemia Treatment for the Prevention of Atherosclerosis. The study was conducted through questionnaires, anthropometric checkups, 2-days of 24 hr recalls, and blood biomarker analyses. Systolic blood pressure(SBP) was significantly increased in the hyperlipidemia group(p=0.0464). Intakes of nutrients were not significantly different among the three groups. Blood oxidized-LDL levels were significantly increased in the hyperlipidemia group(p<0.0001). Blood triglyceride(TG) levels were positively associated with BMI(p=0.0498), SBP(p=0.0158), and diastolic blood pressure(DBP; p=0.0076). Blood total cholesterol levels were positively associated with SBP(p=0.0005), and blood HDL-cholesterol levels were negatively associated with body fat (p=0.0408). Blood LDL-cholesterol levels were negatively associated with height(p=0.0207), and blood VLDL-cholesterol levels were positively associated with SBP(p=0.0011) and DBP(p=0.0490). Intakes of protein(p=0.0257) and dietary fiber (p=0.0094) were positively associated with blood HDL-cholesterol levels. Frap levels were positively associated with TG levels(p=0.0001) and VLDL-cholesterol levels(p=0.0077). Oxidized-LDL levels were positively associated with LDL-cholesterol levels(p=0.0135). These results suggest that oxidation and inflammation markers may be related to hypercholesterolemia progress, and dietary fiber intake may play a role in preventing hyperlipidemia in overweight and obese adults.

This study was conducted in order to investigate and compare anthropometric measurements, bone density, nutrient intake, blood composition and food habits between non-smoking, non-alcohol drinking and smoking, alcohol drinking male university students in Seoul, South Korea. The data for food habits and health-related behaviors were obtained by selfadministered questionnaires. The BQIs of the subjects were measured by Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS). The subjects were divided into two groups: NSND (non-smoking and non-alcohol drinking, n=62) group and General (smoking and alcohol drinking, n=160) group. The results were analyzed using the SPSS program and were as follows: The average heights, weights, and BMIs of the two groups were 173.3 cm, 66.5 kg and 22.1 and 173.4 cm, 68.7 kg and 22.9, respectively. There were no differences between the groups regarding height, weight or BMI. SBP and DBP, however, were significantly higher in the general group than in the NSND group (p〈0.01). The BQIs, Z-scores and T-scores of the two groups were 99.83, -0.23, and -0.31 and 98.24, -0.27 and -0.39, respectively, producing no significant differences between the two groups. The percentages for normal bone status, osteopenia and osteoporosis were 83.88%, 16.12% and 0.0% and 74.37%, 25.62% and 0.01%, respectively. Mean intakes of animal protein (p〈0.05), animal fat (p〈0.05), fiber (p〈0.05), animal Ca(p〈0.05), animal Fe (p〈0.001), Zn(p〈0.05), vitamin B1 (p〈0.05) and niacin (p〈0.05) were significantly different between the two groups, and mean serum levels of SGOT (p〈0.01), SGPT (p〈0.001), γ-GTP (p〈0.001), triglycerides (p〈0.01), total cholesterol (p〈0.05) and hematocrit (p〈0.05) were also significantly different between the two groups. Overall, there were no differences in meal regularity, frequency of snacking, reasons for overeating, exercise and defecation between the groups. However, favorite foods (p〈0.05) and night-time meals (p〈0.05) were significantly different. In conclusion, the health status of the NSND group was superior compared to the general group. Thus, students who smoke and alcohol drink should receive a practical and systematically-organized education regarding the increased health benefits of quitting smoking and alcohol drinking.

The purpose of this study was to compare the awareness of dietary patterns and health of full-time and employed housewives. The investigation gathered information on general characteristics, dietary lifestyle, nutritional status, and health by questionnaire as well as anthropometric measurements. The subjects included housewives living in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province (86 full-time and 127 working housewives) during November 2009 to January 2010. The average age, height, and weight of the housewives were 45.8±7.6 yr, 161.0±8.4 cm, and 55.7±6.3 kg, respectively. The average monthly income of the households was 3 million to 5 million won (31.4% full-time and 37.0% working housewives), and their average food expense was 200,000 to 500,000 won (46.5% full-time and 48.1% working housewives). More than 90% of the studied homes were nuclear families and the most common number of children was 2 to 3 (79.1% full-time and 76.4% working housewives). The ratio of employed housewives who ate regular meals was 35.4%, but that of the full-time housewives was 48.2% (p〈0.05). Of the working housewives, 7.1% never ate breakfast and the primary reason for skipping breakfast was 'busy in the morning' (61.1%). The type of food that the housewives preferred when eating out was Korean food, both for the full-time and employed housewives (76.0%). All the housewives overate calories and the full-time housewives ate more protein, fat, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, niacin, vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid, and cholesterol than the employed housewives (p〈0.05). Both the full-time and employed housewives were more satisfied with supper than with other meals. About 30.6% of the full-time and 33.9% of the working housewives had no interest in health, but answered that regular exercise was very important for health (33.3% full-time and 39.7% working housewives). In conclusion, working housewives have poor dietary habits and nutrient intakes, thus substantial measures to improve these problems are urgently needed.

본 연구는 조사료원으로 청보리 사일리지 급여시 농후사료 급여수준이 육성기 흑염소의 가소화 영양소 섭취량, 영양소 이용율 및 질소축적율에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 시험구는 4처리구 (볏짚+농후사료 체중의 2.0%, 청보리사일리지 + 농후사료 체중의 2.0%, 체중의 1.5%, 체중의 1.0%)로 나누어 처리구당 3두씩 라틴방각법으로 시험을 실시하였다. 시험기간 동안의 1일 두당 가소화 조단백질 섭취량은 대조구, 청보리 사일리지에 농후사료를 각각 체중의

본 연구는 동계사료 작물과 혼파한 총체보리사일리지를 흑염소에 급여하였을 때, 사료섭취량, 일당증체량, 영양소 소화율 및 질소 축적율에 미치는 영향을 조사하여 흑염소에 대한 혼파 총체보리의 사료가치 평가 자료로 활용하는 데 목적을 두고 실시하였다. 공시가축은 흑염소 12두 (male)를 4처리구 {총체보리 단파 사일리지 첨가구 (T1), 헤어리베치 혼파 사일리지 첨가구 (T2), 사료용 완두 (forage pea) 혼파 사일리지 첨가구 (T3) 및 이탈리

본 연구는 조사료원으로 청보리 사일리지 급여시 농후사료 급여수준이 육성기 흑염소의 가소화 영양소 섭취량, 영양소 이용율 및 질소 축적율에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 시험구는 4처리구 (볏짚+농후사료 체중의 2.0%, 청보리 사일리지 + 농후사료 체중의 2.0%, 체중의 1.5%, 체중의 1.0%)로 나누어 처리구당 3두씩 라틴방각법으로 시험을 실시하였다. 시험기간 동안의 1일 두당 가소화 조단백질 섭취량은 대조구, 청보리 사일리지에 농후사료를 각각 체중의 2.0과 1.5% 급여구가 농후사료를 1.0% 급여구 보다 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 가소화 NFC 섭취량은 청보리 사일리지와 농후사료를 체중의 2.0% 급여구가 가장 높았고, 농후사료를 1.0% 급여구가 가장 낮았다 (p<0.05). 일당 증체량은 청보리 사일리지+농후사료 2.0%, 청보리 사알리지+농후사료 1.5%, 볏짚+농후사료 2.0%, 청보리 사일리지+농후사료 1.0%, 순으로 유의하게 낮아졌다(p< 0.05). 건물소화율은 청보리 사알리지와 농후사료를 1.5% 급여구가 대조구 보다 유의하게 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 질소축적량은 대조구와 청보리 사일리지에 농후사료를 각각 체중의 2.0과 1.5% 급여구가 농후 사료 1.0% 급여구보다 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 이러한 결과를 종합적으로 고려할 때 청보리 사일리지를 조사료원으로 급여시 육성기 흑염소의 생산성과 효율적인 영양소 이용을 위한 농후사료 급여수준은 1.5%가 적정한 것으로 사료된다.

본 연구는 동계사료 작물과 혼파한 총체보리 사일리지를 흑염소에 급여하였을 때, 샤료섭취량, 일당증체량, 영양소 소화율 및 질소 축적율에 미치는 영향을 조사하여 흑염소에 대한 혼파 총체보리의 사료가치 평가 자료로 활용하는데 목적을 두고 실시하였다. 공시가축은 흑염소 12두(♂)를 4처리구 {총체보리 단파 사일리지 첨가구(T1), 헤어리베치 혼파 사일리지 첨가구 (T2), 사료용 완두 (forage pea) 혼파 사일리지 첨가구 (T3) 및 이탈리안 라이그라스 혼파 사일리지 첨가구(T4)}로 나누어 처리구당 3두씩 개체별 대사케이지에 라틴방각법으로 실시 하였으며 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1일 두당 건물과 유기물 섭취량은 IRG 혼파 사일리지 첨가구가 총체보리 단파 및 사료용 완두 혼파 사일리지 첨가구보다 유의하게 높았으며 (p<0.05), 조단백질 섭취량도 IRG 혼파 사일리지 첨가구가 가장 높았다(p<0.05). ADF와 NDF 섭취량은 IRG>HV> 총체보리 단파>사료용 완두 혼파 사일리지 첨가구 순으로 나타났다. 일당증체량은 IRG와 HV 혼파 사일리지 첨가구가 총체보리 단파와 사료용 완두 혼파 사일리지 첨가구보다 유의하게 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 건물과 유기물 소화율은 HV와 IRG 혼파 사일리지 첨가구가 사료용 완두 혼파와 총체보리 단파 사일리지 첨가구보다 유의하게 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 조단백질 소화율은 총체보리 단파 사일리지 첨가구가 HV와 IRG 혼파 사일리지 첨가구보다 유의하게 낮게 나타났다(p<0.05). 질소섭취량은 HV와 IRG 혼파 사일리지 첨가구가 사료용 완두 혼파 사일리지 첨가구보다 유의하게 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 이러한 결과를 종합적으로 고려할 때 총체보리와 헤어리베치 혹은 이탈리안 라이그라스 혼파 사일리지 첨가가 사료섭취량, 영양소 소화율 및 질소 축척율 증가로 인해 흑염소의 생산성이 높은 것으로 판단된다.

This study was conducted to investigate the change in the anthropometric values, biochemical index, nutritional knowledge, food habits and nutrient intakes in obese children after a weight control program. The subjects of the study were 22 obese children with an obesity index over 120%. The children that participated in this study took nutritional education for weight control along with exercise once a week. The weight control program was conducted for 10 weeks. The BMI, WHR (Waist-Hip ratio), body fat (%) significantly decreased at the end of the weight control program. Total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol were also significantly decreased. The nutritional knowledge scores and knowledge score about obesity were slightly improved. Energy intake significantly decreased from 1768 to 1421 kcal. Intake of Ca, Na, K, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C and folate increased, while intakes of P, Zn, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin E and niacin decreased. The distribution of energy intake was significantly changed for the better. The percent fat consumed decreased from 26.5 to 19.7%. In addition, the distribution of energy intake in the meals was changed, where the percent calories consumed during lunch significantly increased from 31.4 to 40.1% and the calorie percentage consumed from snacks significantly decreased from 17.6 to 10.7%. In conclusion, the nutritional education in the weight control program, which was conducted for 10 weeks, was effective in improving the anthropometric values, biochemical index and nutrient intake although nutrition knowledge and eating behaviors only changed slightly. Thus, nutritional weight control programs for obese children should be continuously provided under the proper cooperation of a nutritional teacher at elementary schools.