Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture (한국식생활문화학회지)

Korean Society of Food Culture (한국식생활문화학회)
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A Study on Plate Waste and Nutrient Intake of School Lunches in Elementary School

초등학교급식에서 제공된 음식의 잔식량과 영양섭취 실태에 관한 연구

  • Kim, June (Dept. of Food & Nutrition, Sungshin Women's University) ;
  • Ko, Sung-Hee (Dept. of Food & Nutrition, Sungshin Women's University) ;
  • Kim, Ji-Young (Dept. of Food & Nutrition, Sungshin Women's University) ;
  • Kim, Heh-Young (Dept. of Food & Nutrition, Sungshin Women's University)
  • 김주은 (성신여자대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과) ;
  • 고성희 (성신여자대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과) ;
  • 김지영 (성신여자대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과) ;
  • 김혜영 (성신여자대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과)
  • Published : 2000.03.30
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Abstract

The purposes of this study were to (a) measure plate waste of school lunches, (b) evaluate the nutrients actually consumed by students in elementary school foodservice. The survey was conducted between May 11 and July 1, 1998 through the practical measurement and questionnaires. Statistical data analysis was completed using SAS program for descriptive analysis and T-test. The results were summarized as follows: 1. The mean plate waste of menu group were soup, vegetable side dishes, kimchi, and meat side dish in order. 2. There was little difference between estimation and weighing of plate waste. 3. The satisfaction of children with school lunches were significantly higher for boys(73.55%) than for girls(71.13%). The highest level of the satisfaction was meat side dishes among boys and girls. 4. The majority reasons for leaving leftover were 'too big portion' and 'food is not tasty'. 5. There was significant negative correlation between plate waste and student's satisfaction. In summary, increased satisfaction with school lunches in most menus resulted in decreased plate waste rate. 6. Comparison of $\frac{1}{3}$ RDA, energy, vitamin A and calcium were below recommended allowances for boys while energy vitamin A, calcium and iron were for girls. In general, the nutrient intake was more adequate for boys than girls because of the girl's lower allowances.

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