Evaluation of Nutrient Intake and Meal Variety with Breakfast Eating in Korean Adolescents: Analysis of Data from the 2008~2009 National Health and Nutrition Survey.
10.5720/kjcn.2013.18.3.257
- Author:
Yun Jung BAE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Hanbuk University, Gyeonggi, Korea. byj@hanbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
breakfast eating;
nutrient intake;
meal variety;
adolescents
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Aged;
Beverages;
Blood Glucose;
Breakfast;
Calcium;
Edible Grain;
Eating;
Fasting;
Humans;
Ice Cream;
Meals;
Nutrition Surveys;
Plants;
Snacks;
Vegetables
- From:Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
2013;18(3):257-268
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate nutrient intake and meal variety with breakfast eating in Korean adolescents using data from the 2008-2009 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The analysis included 1245 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. The subjects were divided into two groups according to breakfast skipping (BS: breakfast skipping, n = 235, BE: breakfast eating, n = 1110). The BS group was significantly higher in its frequency of eating soda drinks, instant noodle, and ice cream than the BE group. The BS group consumed significantly lower quantities of plant calcium and plant protein per 1,000 kcal compared to the BE group. Also the intake of cereal and vegetables in the BS group was significantly lower than those in the BE group, however, the intake of beverage in the BS group was significantly higher than that in the BE group. The average number of foods of the BE and BS groups were 29.50 and 25.85, respectively and revealed a statistical significance (p < 0.0001). The snack intake and % energy from snack intake of the BS group were significantly higher than those of the BE group. Also, the fasting blood glucose concentrations were significantly higher in the BS group compared to the BE group. In conclusion, adolescents who skip breakfast may have lower meal variety and higher blood glucose concentrations. Therefore, in support of proper dietary management, it is necessary to promote and encourage breakfast eating.
