Journal of Nutrition and Health

The Korean Nutrition Society (한국영양학회)
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A Survey on Practice of Nutrition Education and Perception for Implementing Nutrition Education by Nutrition Teacher in Elementary Schools

전국 초등학교 영양교육 실태 및 영양교사의 영양교육 실시를 위한 학교에서의 인식도 조사

  • Park You-Hwa (Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kim Hyun-Hee (Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Shin Kyune-Hee (Buk-sam Elementary School) ;
  • Shin Eun-Kyung (Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Bae In-Sook (Kyungpook National University's Attached Elementary School) ;
  • Lee Yeon-Kyung (Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Kyungpook National University)
  • 박유화 (경북대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 김현희 (경북대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 신경희 (북삼초등학교) ;
  • 신은경 (경북대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 배인숙 (경북대학교 사범대학부속초등학교) ;
  • 이연경 (경북대학교 식품영양학과)
  • Published : 2006.06.01
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the practice of nutrition education and perceptions for implementing nutrition education in elementary schools. In this survey, 833 dietitians, 808 principals and 3,141 teachers across the country were asked about the present status and problems as well as necessity, methods, education time, education subjects and the proper nutrition educator ratio. The results of the survey showed that only 4.2% of dietitians implemented nutrition education during regular school hours or through special activities. Many subjects responded that the reasons for not practicing nutrition education were systematic problems of lack of time due to too much food service work. Especially, many rural area dietitians responded that the reason was lack of time due to joint management and cooking. Many dietitians, principals and teachers responded that the placement of one nutrition teacher in every school is needed to resolve these problems. Other solutions suggested were the introduction of a dietitian internship, and the modernization of foodservice facilities for principals and teachers. Of those surveyed 98.4 percent of principals and 95.5 percent of teachers responded that nutrition education is urgently needed. Many subjects also responded that the first three years of elementary school are the most proper time for nutrition education and it is best that these lessons are reinforced at least once a month through discretional or special activities. Survey participants responded that the proper ratio for nutrition educators is 400-800 persons for dietitians compared to less than 400 persons for principals. In conclusion, it is hoped that this study will be able to provide a foundation of data for implementing a systematic nutrition education program by nutrition teachers in elementary school.

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