We investigated the spatial distribution of heterotrophic bacteria associated with different water masses in the northern East China Sea (ECS) in summer. The surface water masses were divided into the Changjiang Diluted Water (CDW) and high salinity water (HSW). In the CDW region, the concentrations of dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a), and micro Chl-a contribution were high; and bacterial abundance (BA) and ciliate abundance (CA) were also high. In the HSW region with relatively low DIN concentrations, Chl-a concentration and micro Chl-a contribution were low, but pico Chl-a contribution was increased compared to those in the CDW region. BA did not show any significant difference from the CDW region, but CA was decreased. BA showed a positive correlation with Chl-a concentration in the CDW region; however, it did not show a significant correlation with Chl-a concentration in the HSW region. The ratio of bacterial carbon biomass/phytoplankton carbon biomass was exponentially increased with a decrease in the Chl-a concentration. Compared to the past (1990-2000s), the surface phosphate concentrations and the size of dominant phytoplankton have recently decreased in the ECS. Considering this trend of nutrient decrease and miniaturization of the phytoplankton, our results indicate that changes in the strength of the oligotrophic water mass could alter the function of the microbial food web.

This study analyzed the determinants that affect the purchase of ready-to-cook seafood products using the “Consumer Attitude Survey on Processed Foods” from 2018 to 2021. Dietary lifestyle, food awareness and preference survey questions were categorized, and factors affecting the purchase probability of ready-to-cook seafood were identified through a binomial logit model. The main research findings are as follows. First, consumers had higher preference for quality, safety, and new taste factors than health and price factors when purchasing HMR (Home Meal Replacement). Second, through binomial logit model analysis, the probability of purchasing ready-to-cook seafood products was low in the group pursuing taste and economy. On the other hand, the purchase probability was high in the group seeking convenience. Third, the purchase probability of ready-to-cook seafood products was higher in households with two or more persons than in single-person households. These results suggest that differentiated product development and marketing strategies should be needed for each consumer groups in the seafood convenience food market

E171, a mixture of titanium dioxide, has been widely used as a food additive due to its whitening effect and low toxicity. However, it has been proven that E171 is no longer safe for public health. So far, there are insufficient studies on the toxic effects of E171 on organisms especially using standardized test methods. In this study, toxicity assessments of E171 to two aquatic species, water flea (Daphnia magna) and zebrafish (Danio rerio), were performed using modified standardized test methods based on the physicochemical properties of E171. The hydrodynamic diameter, polydispersity index, and turbiscan stability index (TSI) were measured to ensure the dispersion stability of E171 in exposure media during the test period. The EC50 for immobilization of water flea was 141.7 mg L-1 while zebrafish was not affected until 100 mg L-1 of E171. Measurements of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant enzyme activities confirmed that E171 induced oxidative stress, leading to the activation of superoxide dismutase and catalase in both water flea and zebrafish, although the expression of antioxidant enzyme genes differed between species. These results suggested the potential risk of E171 to aquatic organisms and provided toxicological insights into the impacts of E171 on the environment.

본 연구의 목적은 요가와 자매 학문으로서 삶의과학, 예방의학, 통합의학, 체질의학이라고 할 수 있는 아유르베다를 기반으로, 백세 시대의 건강을 목표로 미각을 중시하는 식생활교육 현장에서의 접 목법을 찾고자 했다. 연구방법으로는 아유르베다의 몸 이해를 위해 첫째, 독특한 개념인 3-도샤(바따, 피타, 카파)와 기능, 구조, 질료를 포함하는 개념인 7-다뚜(dhātu), 질료의 개념인 3-말라를 살펴보았 다. 둘째, 아유르베다의 6가지 맛(단맛, 신맛, 쓴맛, 짠맛, 매운맛, 떫은맛)의 의미와 현대 음식의 맛에 대해 문헌고찰. 셋째, 오감 중에 음식의 맛과 관련이 깊은 미각력을 중심으로 문헌고찰하였다. 또한, 미각교육 시 적용이 쉬운 간단 미각테스트 활용법과 함께 일상에서 현대인의 미각력을 높이는 특이 한 음식조합을 제시하였다. 결론에서는 아유르베다의 맛과 현대 음식의 맛 의미를 정리하면서 백세 시대를 사는 현대인들에게 아유르베다적 식생활법을 권장하고, 내 몸에 맞는 맛을 찾아가며 보다 건 강한 삶을 영위할 것을 제언했다.

Sustainable and healthy diet is a challenge in recent world. Despite the global depletion of water resources, Korea has no system for controlling its water footprint. This study established the water footprint tables of Korean food using the Water Footprint Network databases, and applied them into two meal plans for 19~64 year-old adults recommended in the Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans 2020. Nut, oil, and meat’s water footprints were higher and those of fruit and vegetable were lower. Sesame oil had the highest water footprint of 21,793 L/kg and pineapple had the lowest domestic water footprint of 102 L/kg. Water footprint of one serving size of beef was 925 L, that of chicken was 260 L, and those of soybean were 43 L in global and 81 L in domestic. The water footprint of the recommended 2,400 kcal meal plan was 2,882 L, and that of 1,900 kcal meal plan was 1,915 L. The water resources can be saved by choosing food with lower water footprint. The results of this study can be used in the further researches for more sustainable and healthier Korean diet.

In this study, we identified the differences in food content watching habits and nutrition quotient in adolescent (NQ-A). A total number of 811 subjects were surveyed to establish their general characteristics, food content watching habits, and NQ-A using a self-administered questionnaire. In addition, the mediating effect of watching motivation between the type of food content watched and the NQ-A score was determined. The classification by the type of the food content mainly watched showed that 405 participants (49.9%) watched the Mukbang content, 244 (30.1%) the Cookbang content, and 162 (20.0%) another contents. Among the content watching motives in the Cookbang content group, information acquisition and enjoyment were predominant, whereas emotional satisfaction had the lowest frequency. Compared to the Mukbang content group, when the Cookbang content group mediated information acquisition motivation, the scores of the total, diversity, balance, and practice of NQ-A score areas increased. Compared to the Mukbang content group, the score in the moderation area decreased when the Cookbang content group mediated enjoyment motivation. If food content with accurate information and interesting content are produced and used for adolescent nutrition education, the education will be highly effective.

The image and emotions associated with Korean food were investigated in 24 food workers (12 Koreans and 12 foreigners) living in Korea. There are a total of 22 terms for the image of Korean food of Koreans and foreigners, including 7 common words, and a total of 33 terms for emotion, including 10 common words. Differences in the images and emotions associated with the perception of Korean food according to the characteristics of the country and region and Korean food experience were established in foreign food workers. In the images of Korean food, Koreans mentioned ‘jeong, sharing, balanced, Korean table setting, seasonal (seasonality), yearning, trust’, whereas foreigners mentioned ‘red, spicy, distinctive flavor, repulsion, sweet, non-salty, tradition and history, and unfamiliarity’. In Korean food emotions, Koreans were “relaxing, friendly, maternal, hospitable, nostalgic, exotic, clean, trust, delicious, touching, and free”, whereas foreigners were “happy, appealing, enthusiastic, excited, uncomfortable, worried, adventurous, nervous, joyful, fusion, food-cultural, and amazing”.

시설 재배지에 음식물류폐기물 혼합 가축분 퇴비 사용이 늘어나고 있다. 이에 본 연구는 음식물류폐기물 혼합 가축분 퇴비(Food Waste Compost with manure, FWC) 연용 시 시설 토마토(Solanum lycopersicum L.)의 생육과 수량에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위해 3년간 수행하였다. 퇴비 처리는 사용량에 따른 효과를 알아보기 위하여 농촌진흥청 시설 토마토 표준 시비량(N-P2O5-K2O=20.4-10.3-12.2 kg 10a-1)의 총 질소량 기준 100%로 하여 무기질 비료 반량 + FWC 정량(NPKFWC1), 무기질 비료 반량 + FWC 2배량(NPKFWC2), 무기질 비료 반량 + FWC 3배량 (NPKFWC3)을 처리하였다. 또한, 무기질 비료 사용량에 따른 변화를 퇴비와 비교하기 위해 무기질 비료 반량(NPK 50%) 및 무기질 비료 정량 (NPK 100%, Control) 처리하였다. 초장은 FWC 처리구가 대조구 대비 높았으며, SPAD-502 값은 NPKFWC2에서는 증가하였으나, NPKFWC3는 대조구 대비 낮아지는 경향을 보였다. 3년차 수확 후 토양 pH의 경우 NPKFWC3에서 6.5로 가장 높은 수치를 보였으며, 토양 EC는 NPKFWC1에서 9.5 dS m-1로 가장 높았고, NPKFWC3 처리구에서 6.9 dS m-1 가장 낮은 값을 보였다. 3년간 전체 처리구 간 과실의 평균 횡경, 종경, 당도는 차이가 없었다. 수량은 NPKFWC2까지는 높았으나, NPKFWC3에서는 오히려 대조구보다 낮아지는 경향을 보였다. 따라서 무기질 비료 반량에 음식물류폐기물 혼합 가축분 퇴비 처리 시 추천 시비량 대비 2배량까지는 생육 및 수량이 증가하나 3배량에서는 오히려 감소하는 것으로 판단된다.

본 논문에서는 충남지역 로컬푸드 정책의 새로운 방향성을 모색하기 위해 지 속가능성, 지역균형발전의 관점을 활용하여 분석하였다. 이를 위해 로컬푸드의 이론적 논의, 소비자와 생산자 관점에서 로컬푸드 정책의 필요성을 주장하였다. 그리고 지속가능성과 지역균형발전의 시각에서 분석하고 새로운 방향성을 제시 하였다. 구체적으로, 로컬푸드 정책을 추진하였을 때 나타난 지역경제 선순환 구 조 및 가계소비지출 변화의 효과에 근거하여 지속가능성에 대한 필요성을 제시 하였고, 지방자치단체의 로컬푸드 사업 활성화를 통한 양질의 일자리 창출 및 비정규직 감소를 통하여 지역균형발전의 필요성을 제안하였다. 이를 통해 충남지 역 로컬푸드 정책에 대한 새로운 방향성의 결론을 내렸고, 나아가 향후 과제로 서 로컬푸드 평가지표개발⸱기초자치단체 지원⸱우수사례 발굴과 홍보 등도 함께 제의하였다.