Journal of Community Nutrition

The Korean Society of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회)
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Development of Nutrition Education Materials for Prevention and Management of Diabetes Mellitus for Older Adults

  • Kim, Kyungwon (Division of Food & nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women′s University) ;
  • Hyunjoo Kang (Division of Food & nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women′s University) ;
  • Yun Ahn (Division of Food & nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul Women′s University) ;
  • Kim, Se-Hwa (Multimedia Advertising, Graduate School of Advertising & Public Relation, Hongik University) ;
  • Kim, Hee-Seon (Department of Foods and Nutrition, Soonchunhyang University)
  • Published : 2002.07.01
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Abstract

Nutrition is important in the management of diabetes mellitus, however, there are few little education materials specifically designed for older adults. The objective of this study was to develop nutrition education materials for prevention and management of diabetes moll for older adults. Materials developed were a booklet and four leaflets. The contents of materials were based on lesson plans. After several revisions of the draft of materials, illustrations and icons appropriate to the contents were designed using illustrator 9.0 and Photoshop 6.0. The booklet was composed of five chapters and 40 pages. The first chapter began with an introduction about diabetes and diabetes management by diet, exercise and medication. The second chapter dealt with ideal body weight, calculation of adequate caloric intake and food exchange list. The third chapter provided information for meal planning and sample menus. The fourth chapter focused on practical tips on nutritional care of diabetes, by providing tips on reducing sugars, fat and salt, and suggestions on eating for special occasions. The fifth chapter dealt with information in case of low blood sugars, exercise and foot care. The topics of the four leaflets were “Diabetes, what is it and care”, “Food exchange list and meal planning”, “Healthy eating for diabetes”, “Special care for diabetes low blood sugars, exercise and foot care” Each leaflet was composed of six sections and was printed in large paper (B4 size) for older adults. The draft of educational materials were re-viewed by four nutrition professionals and finally pilot-tested with ten adults aged 50 and older. The characteristics of the developed materials are as follows, i) messages are delivered using simple, specific information, ⅱ) messages focused on practical applicable tips, ⅲ) various pictures, illustrations and artwork were created and inserted to enhance understanding and interest, ⅳ) sections including risk factor assessment, calculation of ideal body weight and meal planning were designed to induce the user's participation, ⅴ) sample menus and food pictures were inserted in the booklet, vi) characteristics of older adults and transformed characteristics are diversely used to help the user feel familiarity. These materials are self-explanatory and can be used by older adults. These materials also can be used widely in nutrition education at public health centers or senior centers.

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