Evaluation of Menus Using Antioxidant-Rich Foods at a Congregate Meal Program for the Korean Elderly.
- Author:
Seon Joo PARK
1
;
Hae Jeung LEE
;
Haymie CHOI
Author Information
1. Center for Genome Science, National Institute of Health, KCDC, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Korean elderly;
antioxidant-rich foods;
menu plan;
congregate meal program
- MeSH:
Aged*;
Ascorbic Acid;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Brassica;
Calcium;
Chronic Disease;
Cucurbita;
Decapodiformes;
Humans;
Ipomoea batatas;
Meals*;
Panax;
Soy Foods;
Soybeans;
Vegetables;
Vitamin E;
Vitamin K;
Vitamins
- From:Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
2006;11(6):761-770
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to plan a 5-day menu using antioxidant-rich foods (vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, phytochemicals) for a congregate meal program for the elderly and to evaluate the satisfaction of menus. The elderly participated in the congregate meal program at Guro Elderly Welfare Facility during October, 2003 (120 persons/day). The elderly liked yungyangbab, cooked rice with sweet potato and pumpkin, soybean paste soup with chinese cabbage, pan-fried cuttlefish patty with chopped soybean sprout, pan-fried beef patty with tofu and ginseng, fresh vegetable salad and most of desserts. The leftovers of menus were negatively correlated with satisfaction of menus. The 5-day menu contained over 1/3 of KDRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans) except fiber, calcium, vitamin K and vitamin E. In conclusion, menus using antioxidant-rich foods for a congregate meal program for the elderly will improve nutrient intakes and satisfaction of the meal program. It may help to prevent chronic diseases and improve healthy lives of the Korean elderly.
