Analysis of Contents of Food Intake of Middle School Home Economics Textbook and Food Intake Trends of Middle School Students in Korea Using 2007~2015 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for Exploring Education Direction of Food Intake

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-192
Author(s):  
Sun Hyo Kim
Author(s):  
Sang-Dol Kim

(1) Background: Obesity management has become an important issue due to the COVID-19 outbreak; therefore, periodic surveys on the approaches to obesity management of the entire population and target obese population are required. (2) Methods: The study used nationally representative data from the 2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants reported all approaches they had used to reduce or maintain weight in the past year. Data were analyzed with multiple response methods. (3) Results: The most commonly reported approach was exercise, which included fitness, yoga, biking, and other physical activities (74.7% of respondents), and the second most commonly reported approach was decreased food intake (69.6% of respondents). The use of approaches differed according to respondents’ demographic characteristics. Regarding sex-related differences, in particular, men preferred to exercise, while women were more likely to decrease food intake. Among men, exercise was highest in the 40–49 years age group (48.3%). Among women, decreased food intake was highest in the same age group (16.1%). (4) Conclusions: These findings indicate that it is necessary to introduce individualized weight management approaches and measures according to target groups in obese adults.


2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 1777-1785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunju Kim ◽  
Emily A Hu ◽  
Casey M Rebholz

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the association between ultra-processed food intake and all-cause mortality and CVD mortality in a nationally representative sample of US adults.DesignProspective analyses of reported frequency of ultra-processed food intake in 1988–1994 and all-cause mortality and CVD mortality through 2011.SettingThe Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III, 1988–1994).ParticipantsAdults aged ≥20 years (n11898).ResultsOver a median follow-up of 19 years, individuals in the highest quartile of frequency of ultra-processed food intake (e.g. sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages, sweetened milk, sausage or other reconstructed meats, sweetened cereals, confectionery, desserts) had a 31% higher risk of all-cause mortality, after adjusting for demographic and socio-economic confounders and health behaviours (adjusted hazard ratio=1·31; 95% CI 1·09, 1·58;P-trend = 0·001). No association with CVD mortality was observed (P-trend=0·86).ConclusionsHigher frequency of ultra-processed food intake was associated with higher risk of all-cause mortality in a representative sample of US adults. More longitudinal studies with dietary data reflecting the modern food supply are needed to confirm our results.


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