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Evaluation of dietary behavior and investigation of the affecting factors among preschoolers in Busan and Gyeongnam area using nutrition quotient for preschoolers (NQ-P)

미취학 아동 대상 영양지수 (nutrition quotient for preschoolers, NQ-P)를 이용한 부산·경남지역 미취학 아동의 식행동 평가 및 영향요인 규명

  • Kim, Soo-Youn (Department of Food & Nutrition, Institute of Symbiotic Life-TECH, College of Human Ecology, Yonsei University) ;
  • Cha, Sung-Mi (Department of Foodservice Industry, Hanyang Women's University)
  • 김수연 (연세대학교 식품영양학과 심바이오라이프텍 연구원) ;
  • 차성미 (한양여자대학교 외식산업과)
  • Received : 2020.07.30
  • Accepted : 2020.11.16
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the dietary behaviors of preschool children using the nutrition quotient for preschoolers (NQ-P) and investigate factors that influence NQ-P in preschool children. Methods: Subjects were 214 parents with children aged 3-5 years residing in Busan and Gyeongnam, Korea. The survey was conducted from March to April, 2019 using a questionnaire that included demographic characteristics, the NQ-P questions, and health consciousness. All data was statistically analyzed by the SPSS program (Ver 25.0) and the statistical differences in variables were evaluated by the chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Tukey's multiple comparison test. Results: The mean score of NQ-P of the total subjects was 58.28, which was within the medium-low grade. The mean score of 'balance' was 60.08, 'moderation' was 47.64, and 'environment' was 67.83. The analysis of related-factors influencing NQ-P scores showed that there was a significant difference according to the frequency of dining out. The scores of the NQ-P (p < 0.05), moderation (p < 0.001), and environment (p < 0.05) were significantly higher in the 1-2 times per week group compare to 3-4 times and 5-6 times per week group. The scores of NQ-P (p < 0.01), environment (p < 0.01) were significantly higher in the high group of parents' health consciousness compared to the those with low health consciousness. Conclusion: According to the results of the evaluation by NQ-P, the dietary behaviors of preschool children residing in Busan and Gyeongnam need to be improved and monitored. For improving their eating behavior and nutritional health status, preschool children and their parents need proper nutrition education programs.

부산·경남지역 만 3-5세의 미취학 아동을 대상으로 NQ-P (균형, 절제, 환경)를 이용한 식행동 평가 및 식행동에 영향을 줄 수 있는 요인을 파악한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 부산과 경남지역에 거주하는 214명의 미취학 아동의 부모를 대상으로 미취학 아동의 식품 섭취 빈도를 살펴본 결과, 균형 영역에서 성별에 따른 채소류 섭취 (p < 0.01), 비만도에 따른 육류와 생선류 섭취 (p < 0.05)에 유의한 차이가 있었다. 환경 영역에 해당하는 문항별 성별, 연령, 지역, 비만도에 따른 유의한 차이는 없었으나, 절제 영역에서 가공육 섭취빈도에서 성별에 따른 섭취빈도에 유의한 차이가 있었다 (p < 0.05). 부산·경남지역의 미취학 아동의 NQ-P 점수는 영양지수 평균 점수는 58.28점으로, 하위 3개 요인 중 균형요인은 60.08점, 절제요인은 47.64점, 환경요인이 67.83점으로 등급별 기준에 의해 총점과 영역별 점수 모두 '중하' 등급이었다. NQ-P 점수는 절제영역에서 남아 44.54점, 여아 50.79점으로 여아가 유의적으로 높았다 (p < 0.01). 외식횟수에 의해서도 점수의 차이가 있었는데, 외식횟수가 높은 경우에 NQ-P 총점 (p < 0.05), 절제 (p < 0.001), 환경 (p < 0.05) 요인의 점수가 낮은 것으로 분석되었다. 부모의 건강관심도가 높은 그룹에서 NQ-P 총점, 환경요인 점수가 유의하게 높았고 (p < 0.01), NQ-P 총점에 따라서도 균형, 절제, 환경 영역에서 점수차이가 유의한 것으로 나타났다 (p < 0.001). 이상의 결과를 통해 부산·경남지역의 미취학 아동의 식습관은 '중하'에 속하여 지속적으로 식습관 개선을 위한 교육 및 모니터링이 필요한 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 미취학 아동의 식행동이 성별, 외식횟수, 부모의 건강관심도에 따라 차이가 있는 것으로 나타나, 영향요인을 고려하여 보호자 및 미취학 아동 대상 영양교육 프로그램을 개발하는 것이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) and the Center for Women In Science, Engineering and Technology (WISET) Grant funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) under the Program for Returners into R&D (WISET 2018-814).

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