대구지역 성인들의 가공식품을 통한 당류 섭취 실태

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ABSTRACT
Excessive intakes of sugar is linked with several metabolic abnormalities and adverse health conditions as well as shortfalls of essential nutrients. Sugar consumption of Korean people over the last 20 years has been increased by nearly 20 percent. In 2010, the annual sugar consumption of Korean adults is approximately 41.5 kg, which is higher than the global average sugar intake. Therefore, it is necessary to make an action to reduce sugar intake for public health. Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has recommended to consume sugar intake through the processed foods less than 10 percent of total calories per day. We investigated the intake status of processed foods including sugar. This study may provide the basic data of the current status of added sugar consumption, which will utilize for developing a strategy to improve the public health. Total of 400 men and women living in Daegu city were selected as a survey subjects and responded questionnaires from February 23, 2016 to March 5, 2016. The data was analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS, version 23.0) program. The participants were 190 men (48.7%) and 200 women (51.3%). Of the participants, 20s was the highest in age groups and 38% had academic educational level of a high school graduation. The results from intake frequency of processed foods containing a high sugar such as confectionary, beverage, ice creams and dairy products indicate that the snack was the most commonly consumed confectionary, and instant coffee mixed with sugar was the most commonly consumed beverage. About 25.2% of participant spent from KRW 10,000 to KRW 20,000 for purchasing processed foods including a high sugar.
There was a significant correlation between preference of processed food with high sugar and subject characteristics such as age, education level and occupation according to age, education level and occupation. Also, there were significant correlation between purchasing preference and intake status of processed foods with a high sugar (p<0.05). Overall, we found that younger participants tended to consume more processed foods with a high sugar. In addition, participants with preference to purchase processed foods with a high sugar seem to consume more sugary foods.
Considering the negative impact of added sugar on the public health, providing nutrition education is necessary to raise awareness about sugar intake, eventually curbing sugar consumption. This study provides indications that targeting a young generation for education might be a effective way.