일부 간호학생의 유방자가검진에 관한 지식, 태도 및 실천에 관한 연구

박경애,Park, Kyung-Ae 한국지역사회간호학회 1997 지역사회간호학회지 Vol.8 No.2

This study was conducted to investigate breast self examination ( = BSE) - related knowledge, attitudes and practice of junior nursing college students in Kwangju. Chonnam province. The subjects were 161 nursing students in 3 junior nursing colleges among 10 colleges in K city and Chonnam province. The data was collected from Nov. 16, 1997 to Dec. 16, 1997 and analyzed by an SAS program for t or F test and Pearson's correlation coefficient. The results were as follows: 1. The mean score of BSE - related knowledge was 18.2, that of BSE-related attitudes was 29.1 and that of BSE-related practice was 3.1. 2. The first advantage of BSE-related practice was the early detection of breast cancer. Reasons for not practicing BSE were difficulty in practicing(33%), and indifference to practicing(29%) in that order. 3. In the relationship between BSE-related characteristics and the scores of BSE-related knowledge, groups having breast cancer history in relatives or neighbors tended to have higher scores than groups not having them significantly(t=2.07, p=0.042). In the relationship between BSE-related characteristics and the scores of BSE-related attitudes, groups practicing BSE(t=1.67, p<0.10) and groups not receiving breast examinations from doctors(t=-1.83, p<0.10) tended to have significantly higher scores than those of others. In the relationship between BSE-related characterestics and the scores of BSE-related practice, the group having a breast cancer history in relatives or neighbors tended to have significantly higher scores than those of others(t=2.05, p=0.04). 4. In the correlation among the scores of BSE-related knowledge, attitude and practice, there was slight or little correlation between the score of BSE-related knowledge and that of BSE-related attitude(r=0.30) ; as well as between attitude and practice (r=0.18).

경남 일부 대학생들의 스마트폰 중독이 식습관, 생활습관 및 식행동에 미치는 영향

박경애,Park, Kyung-Ae 대한영양사협회 2017 대한영양사협회 학술지 Vol.23 No.4

The purpose of this study was performed to investigate dietary and lifestyle habits, dietary behaviors, and food frequency according to the level of smartphone addiction among 408 university students in Kyungnam province. Statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS software package. Based on using the Smartphone Addiction Poneness Scale, 28.4% were potential-risk smartphone users and while 13.2% were high-risk smartphone users. The levels of depression (P<0.05) and stress (P<0.05) and frequency of snacks (P<0.01) were higher in high-risk and potential-risk groups than in the normal group, and meal frequency was highest in the high-risk group (P<0.01). Percentages of using a smartphone at meal time (P<0.01) and snacking while using a smartphone (P<0.01) were higher in potential-risk and high-risk groups than in the normal group. Percentages of skipping meals (P<0.001) and slow eating speed (P<0.01) due to using a smartphone were higher in high-risk and potential-risk groups than in the normal group, and percentages of taste change (P<0.05) were higher in the high-risk group than in the potential-risk and normal groups. Percentages of exercise reduction (P<0.01), body weight increase (P<0.05), sleep disturbance (P<0.001), and increase in stress (P<0.01) due to using a smartphone were higher in the high-risk group than in the normal group. Scores of dietary behaviors avoiding salty food (P<0.01) and excessive drinking (P<0.001) were higher in the high-risk group than in the normal group. Scores for frequency of oil or nuts (P<0.05) and fatty meats (P<0.01) were highest in the high-risk group. Our results suggest that effective nutrition education programs are needed to solve unhealthy dietary and lifestyle habits from high-risk smartphone users in university students.

해양관측을 통해 획득된 과학적 지식에 기반한 과학교과서 동해 해류도

박경애,박지은,최병주,변도성,이은일,Park, Kyung-Ae,Park, Ji-Eun,Choi, Byoung-Ju,Byun, Do-Seong,Lee, Eun-Il 한국해양학회 2013 바다 Vol.18 No.4

중등학교 과학 및 지구과학 교과서의 해류도는 해양에 대한 학생들의 호기심과 관심을 유도하는 데 중요한 역할을 한다. 이 해류도들은 급변하는 기후변화와 지구상의 에너지 균형 문제와 관련이 있는 해류에 대해 학생들이 학습할 수 있는 중요한 기회를 제공할 수 있다. 그럼에도 불구하고 중등학교 교과서의 해류도들은 최근의 해류관련 과학적 지식과 비교해 볼 때 다양한 과학적 오류들을 내포하고 있었다. 이 연구는 오류가 없는 해류도를 제작하고 다양한 동해 해류도들을 하나로 통일하기 위하여 해류도 제작의 기본적인 틀과 방법을 제안하였다. 먼저 중등 과학교과서 27종의 해류도와 기존의 과학 연구 논문에서 제시한 주요 해류도 27개의 도법을 통일하였으며 동해의 난류와 한류들의 수치화된 정량적인 위치 정보를 추출하였다. 대한해협에서 대마난류의 분지 양상, 대마난류의 일본연안분지와 외해분지, 동한난류의 연안거리와 북상한계, 쓰가루해협, 소야해협을 통한 대마난류의 유출 양상과 환류, 리만한류와 북한한류의 분포 양상 등 해류도 제작을 위한 분석 항목들을 선정하였다. 해양 현장관측을 기반으로 형성된 해양학자들의 과학적 전문지식과 연구결과들을 활용하여 동해 해류도 초안을 제작한 후 이를 바탕으로 국내 학회 회원들을 대상으로 동해 해류도 초안에 대한 의견을 묻는 설문조사를 실시하였다. 또한 2013년 춘계 해양학회 특별세션을 기획하여 학회의 의견을 수집하였으며 해양학자들과의 수차례에 걸친 논의를 통하여 일련의 동해 해류도를 제작하고 수정하는 과정을 반복하였다. 최종적으로 해류도에 대한 학계 해류 전문가들의 평가와 의견을 모았으며 이를 최종해류도 제작을 위하여 해류도를 수정하는데 활용하였다. 향후 교과서 해류도 제작과정에서의 오류를 방지하기 위하여 완성된 동해 해류도 결과를 디지털화하여 위 경도 정보를 제시하였다. 이 연구는 황해와 북서태평양을 포함한 우리나라 주변해의 종합적인 해류도를 완성하기 위한 첫걸음이며 향후 중등학교 교과서 해류도 완성을 위한 해양학자들의 관심을 촉진하는 계기가 될 것으로 기대된다. Oceanic current maps in the secondary school science and earth science textbooks have played an important role in piquing students's inquisitiveness and interests in the ocean. Such maps can provide students with important opportunities to learn about oceanic currents relevant to abrupt climate change and global energy balance issues. Nevertheless, serious and diverse errors in these secondary school oceanic current maps have been discovered upon comparison with up-to-date scientific knowledge concerning oceanic currents. This study presents the fundamental methods and strategies for constructing such maps error-free, through the unification of the diverse current maps currently in the textbooks. In order to do so, we analyzed the maps found in 27 different textbooks and compared them with other up-to-date maps found in scientific journals, and developed a mapping technique for extracting digitalized quantitative information on warm and cold currents in the East Sea. We devised analysis items for the current visualization in relation to the branching features of the Tsushima Warm Current (TWC) in the Korea Strait. These analysis items include: its nearshore and offshore branches, the northern limit and distance from the coast of the East Korea Warm Current, outflow features of the TWC near the Tsugaru and Soya Straits and their returning currents, and flow patterns of the Liman Cold Current and the North Korea Cold Current. The first draft of the current map was constructed based upon the scientific knowledge and input of oceanographers based on oceanic in-situ measurements, and was corrected with the help of a questionnaire survey to the members of an oceanographic society. In addition, diverse comments have been collected from a special session of the 2013 spring meeting of the Korean Oceanographic Society to assist in the construction of an accurate current map of the East Sea which has been corrected repeatedly through in-depth discussions with oceanographers. Finally, we have obtained constructive comments and evaluations of the interim version of the current map from several well-known ocean current experts and incorporated their input to complete the map's final version. To avoid errors in the production of oceanic current maps in future textbooks, we provide the geolocation information (latitude and longitude) of the currents by digitalizing the map. This study is expected to be the first step towards the completion of an oceanographic current map suitable for secondary school textbooks, and to encourage oceanographers to take more interest in oceanic education.

관측 기반 과학적 지식에 근거한 과학교과서 황해 및 동중국해 해류모식도

박경애,박지은,최병주,이상호,신홍렬,이상룡,변도성,강분순,이은일,PARK, KYUNG-AE,PARK, JI-EUN,CHOI, BYOUNG-JU,LEE, SANG-HO,SHIN, HONG-RYEOL,LEE, SANG-RYONG,BYUN, DO-SEONG,KANG, BOONSOON,LEE, EUNIL 한국해양학회 2017 바다 Vol.22 No.4

현행 중등학교 과학 및 지구과학 교과서에 제시되어 있는 대부분의 해류도는 1930년대 일본 과학자에 의한 대규모 해양 관측을 기반으로 제작된 것이다. 현재 해양학자들의 과학적인 관점으로 보았을 때 이 해류도들은 상당한 오류를 가지고 있고 학생들에게 오개념을 유발할 가능성이 높아 새로운 해류도 제작이 필요하였다. 그러나 황해와 동중국해의 해류는 상대적으로 얕은 수심과 복잡한 지형, 바람, 조류의 영향으로 계절적으로 복잡한 양상을 나타내기 때문에 하나의 해류도로 표현하는 것은 간단하지 않다. 이 문제를 해결하기 위하여 황해 및 동중국해의 해류도 작성에 유의해야 할 주요 항목으로 쿠로시오해류의 동중국해로의 유출입과 북상 경로, 대마난류의 기원과 대한해협으로의 유입, 대만난류의 경로, 제주난류, 양쯔강 유출류의 흐름 양상, 황해 난류의 북상 범위와 경로, 그 외 중국연안류, 한반도 서해안의 서한연안류, 보하이해 해류 등 16가지를 선정하여 이에 기반을 두고 학회의 의견을 수렴하였다. 2014년부터 3년 동안 학회, 전문가 토론회, 자문회의를 통하여 해양학계 과학자들의 오랜 기간 동안 심도 있는 논의와 여러 차례 수정을 통하여 황해와 동중국해에 대한 최종 해류도를 제작하였다. 최종 해류도는 이 해역 해류의 복잡성을 고려하여 여름과 겨울을 대표하는 해류도, 여름과 겨울의 표층과 저층 해류도, 그리고 계절과 깊이에 상관없이 황해 및 동중국해를 대표할 수 있는 하나의 표층해류도 등 총 7개로 제작되었다. 이 해류도들은 향후 동해와 북서태평양 해류도와 연결하여 중등학교 교과서 및 고등교육, 나아가서는 과학 전문가를 위한 해류도로서 널리 활용될 것으로 기대된다. Most of oceanic current maps in the secondary school science and earth science textbooks have been made on the base of extensive in-situ measurements conducted by Japanese oceanographers during 1930s. According to up-to-date scientific knowledge on the currents in the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea (YES), such maps have significant errors and are likely to cause misconceptions to students, thus new schematic map of ocean currents is needed. The currents in the YES change seasonally due to relatively shallow water depths, complex terrain, winds, and tides. These factors make it difficult to construct a unified ocean current map of the YES. Sixteen major items, such as the flow of the Kuroshio Current into the East China Sea and its northward path, the origin of the Tsushima Warm Current and its path into the Korea Strait, the path of Taiwan Warm Current, the Jeju Warm Current, the runoff pattern of the Yangtze River flow, the routes of the northward Yellow Sea Warm Current, the Chinese Coastal Current, and the West Korea Coastal Current off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula, were selected to produce the schematic current map. Review of previous scientific researches, in-depth discussions through academic conferences, expert discussions, and consultations for three years since 2014 enabled us to produce the final ocean current maps for the YES after many revisions. Considering the complexity of the ocean currents, we made seven ocean current maps: two representative current patterns in summer and winter, seasonal current maps for upper layer and lower layer in summer and winter, and one representative surface current map. It is expected that the representative maps of the YES, connected to the current maps of the East Sea and the Northwest Pacific Ocean, would be widely utilized for diverse purposes in the secondary-school textbooks as well as high-level educational purposes and even for scientific scholarly experts.

경북 일부 지역 유아의 스트레스가 식습관, 식품 기호도 및 식품 섭취 빈도에 미치는 영향

박경애,김선희,Park, Kyung-Ae,Kim, Sun-Hee 동아시아식생활학회 2007 동아시아식생활학회지 Vol.17 No.2

The purpose of this study was to investigate the stress and effects of stress on dietary habits, food preferences and food frequencies of young children in Kyungbuk province. The study subjects were 271 children, aged $3\sim5$, and attending child care centers within the Kyungbuk area. The general characteristics, dietary habits, stress, food preferences, and food frequencies of the young children were assessed, as were the general characteristics of their parents. The results were analyzed using $\chi^2-or$ t-tests employing the SPSS program package. The subjects were classified into two groups according their level of stress. One hundred and nine of the subjects had high stress(HS) and 162 had low stress(LS). The male HS group ate breakfast more regularly, skipped meals more frequently and ate protein-containing foods everyday compared to the male LS group. The female HS caught colds more easily and were more constipated than the female LS group. The preferences for chicken and hamburgers were higher in the male HS group than LS group; whereas, those for noodles and soybean milk were lower in the male HS than LS group. The preferences for soybean milk was higher in the female HS than LS group. The frequencies for stir-fried foods and spinach were higher in the male HS than LS group; whereas, those for curried rice, noodles, apples and soybean milk were higher in the male LS than HS group. The frequency for kimbab was higher in the female HS than LS group; whereas, those for steamed foods, shells and mushrooms were lower in the female HS than LS group. Therefore, our results suggest that young children, as well as their parents, need better dietary habits and strategies for actively coping with stress to maintain health.

해양에 대한 호기심과 친근감 향상을 위한 해양캠프 프로그램의 적용: 2004~2012년

박경애,우혜진,김경렬,이수광,정종률,조병철,강현주,Park, Kyung-Ae,Woo, Hye-Jin,Kim, Kyung-Ryul,Lee, Soo-Kwang,Chung, Jong-Yul,Cho, Byung-Cheol,Kang, Hyun-Joo 한국해양학회 2013 바다 Vol.18 No.3

해양에 대한 관심과 친근감을 함양하기 위하여 해양캠프 '여름바다학교' 프로그램을 개발하여 2004년부터 2012년까지 9년 동안 4학년에서 9학년까지 초등 및 중등학교 학생들에게 적용하였다. 여름바다학교의 프로그램은 스노클링 해상 훈련과 인근 해양관련 연구소 및 박물관 견학활동, 해양 관련 각종 체험 학습, 해양 및 지구과학 관련 야외답사 활동, 그리고 해양에 관한 다양한 주제의 강연으로 구성되었다. 본 해양캠프에 참가한 학생들의 정의적 및 인지적 특성 변화 및 해양학적 소양 변화를 평가하기 위한 9가지의 설문지를 작성하여 실시하였다. 통계 분석 결과, 여름바다학교 시행 후 정도의 차이는 보이나 모든 학생들이 해양에 대한 흥미, 호기심, 열정 등 정의적 특성이 향상된 결과를 보였다. 13가지 소양 항목으로 분석한 해양에 관한 인지적 특성도 40%가 향상된 것으로 나타났다. 여름바다 학교에 대한 학부모들의 반응도 조사 분석하여 제시하였다. 초기에는 전공분야로서 해양에 대한 관심이 크지 않았던 몇몇 학생들이 수 년이 지난 후 앞으로의 전공 분야로 해양학을 선정한 사례도 발견되었다. 이는 해양캠프 활동이 해양 분야의 잠재적 과학영재의 지원 체계로서 성공적인 기능을 한 것으로 평가된다. 본 연구는 여름 해양캠프 활동의 장기 수행이 학생들의 과학에 대한 잠재적 능력이 즉각적으로 나타나지 않더라도 가까운 미래에 발현하게 할 수 있는 긍정적인 효과가 있음을 보였다. 이는 차세대 해양 인력 양성을 위해 과학 캠프와 같은 프로그램들이 좀 더 발전적으로 개발되고 수행될 수 있도록 정책적 지원이 필요함을 시사한다. In order to enhance scientific interest and a sense of affinity about ocean, the programs of the oceanic camp 'oceanic summer school' were developed and applied to $4^{th}$ and $9^{th}$-grade elementary and middle school students for 9 years from 2004 to 2012. It was composed of oceanic training for snorkeling, a tour to oceanic institutes and museums near the camp academy place, experimental learning in oceanic-related field, field trips for ocean and earth sciences, and lectures on various subjects of ocean. We developed and implemented 9-kinds of inquiry surveys to evaluate changes in cognitive and affective characteristics, and ocean literacy of students participated at the present oceanic summer camp. Based on the statistical analysis, affective characteristics such as interest, inquisitiveness, passion, and so on, were enhanced. Analysis of ocean literacy revealed that cognitive characteristics of the students were increased by 40%. We presented parents' responses on the programs of oceanic summer school. Some students with less initial interest of ocean have positively changed to make up their minds to be a oceanographer in several years later. In light of this, the summer school can be evaluated to be successfully functioned as a long-term support system for potentially young-talented students in the field of ocean science. This study addresses that long-term implementation of the summer oceanic camp may trigger students with potential talent toward in-depth science in the near future even though it could not bring positive effect immediately. This addresses the necessity of policy supports in order that various programs like the scientific camp should be more constructively developed and executed for next-generation manpower in oceanographic fields.

남녀노인의 우울에 따른 건강 관련 습관, 식습관 및 영양소 섭취량 -2016~2018 국민건강영양조사 자료 분석-

박경애,Park, Kyung-Ae 대한영양사협회 2022 대한영양사협회 학술지 Vol.28 No.4

This study examines the sociodemographic and anthropometric data, health-related and dietary habits, and nutrient intakes according to depression levels in men and women aged over 65 years. A total of 2,938 subjects were analyzed from the 2016~2018 Korean National Health and Examination Survey. Statistical analyses for complex samples were applied using the SPSS software package. Based on the health questionnaire-9, the subjects were applied into two groups. The percentage of depression in women was significantly higher than in men (P<0.001). The factors associated with men's depression were marital status (P<0.05), household income (P<0.001), occupation (P<0.01), and body mass index (P<0.01). Women's depression was found to be significantly associated with household income (P<0.001), education level (P<0.01), basic living allowance (P<0.001), and body weight status (P<0.01). Perceived health status, stress level, quality of life, not feeling very well for the last two weeks, and activity restriction (P<0.001, respectively) were significant health-related habits associated with depression in both sexes. Diabetes (P<0.05) amongst men and hypertriglyceridemia (P<0.01) in women were significant factors associated with depression. Frequency of meals and eating meals together were significant dietary habits associated with depression by sex. Significant associations between improper nutrient intake and depression were also derived for both sexes; 7 nutrients were identified in men and 10 in women. Our results indicate that different factors are associated with depression in the elderly based on sex. Hence, sex-based health promotion programs are required to prevent the onset of depression among the elderly.

퍼어스 기호학에 의한 한국전통공간디자인의 삼원론적 분석에 관한 연구

박경애(Park, Kyung-Ae),허범팔(Hur, Bum-Pal) 한국실내디자인학회 2005 한국실내디자인학회논문집 Vol.14 No.3

일본전통공간의 일시성과 토요 이토의 "일시적 건축"에 관한 연구

박경애 ( Kyung Ae Park ) 한국공간디자인학회 2016 한국공간디자인학회논문집 Vol.11 No.1

(연구배경 및 목적) 토요 이토는 건축적 ``관계``들을 구축하기 위해 공간적, 구조적 조작을 통해 일시성과 영속성 사이의 역설적 관념을 취해 왔다. 본 연구는 이토의 ``일시적 건축``과 관련하여 "바람의 건축"의 근원을 일본전통공간에서 찾아보고자 한다. 이를 위해 일본 전통건축공간에 내포된 일시성의 개념을 살펴보고 이토의 건축공간에 나타나는 ``일시성``을 일본 전통건축기법 및 공간적 프로그램과 관련하여 고찰함으로써, 이토라는 스펙트럼을 통해 표출되는 건축공간의 일본적 감성과 논리의 세계를 살펴보고자 한다. (연구방법) 본 연구의 방법과 범위는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 일본 전통공간의 일시성을 ``신토(神道)적 일시성``, ``불교적일시성``, 그리고 ``마(間)의 개념과 일시성``의 관점에서 그 본질적 특성을 알아본다. 둘째, 세 축의 밀접한 연관성에 근거하여 토요 이토의 공간에 나타나는 일시성의 의미배치를 ``하이테크의 가설적 공간과 일시성``, ``전자적 형상화와 일시성``, ``시공간적 대응과 일시성``의 측면에서 살펴본다. 사례는 1980년대로부터의 일본 내 작품 중에서 선정, ``일시성``과 관련된 전통의 맥락에서 그 내면에 깔려있는 일본적 인식을 고찰한다. 셋째, 위의 내용으로부터 일본전통공간의 일시적 특성과 관련하여 토요 이토의 일시적건축디자인의 현대적 의의를 살펴본다. (결과) 이토의 일시적 건축은 ``현대사회에 부응하는 가벼운 구조``, ``경관에 대한 감성``과 ``초월적 시학``, 그리고 ``경계와 시간에 제한되지 않는 유동하는 건축``에 의해 "바람의 건축"으로 통합된다. 실제와 가상의 경계없는 오늘날의 삶의 은유로서 이토의 작업은 ``일시성``의 주제를 구현한다. 이토의 작품에서 보여지는, 메타포로 작동하는 전통의 문법은 ``바로 지금``을 말하고 있으면서도 과거와 미래에 대한 인식을 드러내기 때문에 강력하다. (결론) 이토는 문화적 정체성의 기초 위에서 현재의 첨단으로 과거를 회복하고 미래를 제안한다. 이 연구는 이토 건축에 나타나는 ``일시성``의 주제를 통해, 전통건축문화를 어떻게 살아숨쉬는 오늘로 소환하는가에 관한 일본의 방식 중 하나를 고찰한 것이다. 또한 전통이 어떻게 오늘날의 ``지속가능한 디자인``의 대안이 될 수 있는가의 하나의 가능성을 살펴본 것에 그 의의가 있다. (Background and Purpose) Toyo Ito has embodied the notion between ephemerality and perpetuity in his works to realize his architectural relationships. This study try to find the root in Ito``s ephemeral architecture from Japanese traditional space. The purpose of this study is to examine ephemerality that exists in the Ito``s works and analyse modern meaning of those in connection with Japanese cultural program from the traditional architectural space, and to look at the world of Japanese sensibility and logic through Ito``s architectural spaces. (Method) The process of this study is illustrated as follows: At first, it mentions transiency of the Japanese traditional spaces in terms of ``Shinto``, ``Buddhism`` and ``Ma``. Secondly, it clarifies implication of ephemerality in Ito``s designs from the point of view of ``temporal space of hi-tech``, ``electronic imagery``, and ``spatio-temporal correspondence``. It selects the cases from Ito``s works constructed in Japan after 1980``s. Thirdly, it ascertains how Ito puts a modern twist and infuses spiritual dimension into his works with the theme of ephemerality related to the Japanese traditional spaces. (Results) Ephemeral architecture of Toyo Ito has been integrated into "Architecture of winds" with light structures comimg up to modern society, sensitivity to landscape and the transcendental poetics, and fluid space that is not limited by the boundary and time. As a metaphor of the modern living in the borderless world between reality and vituality, Ito``s architectural spaces imply ephemerality. The grammar of tradition operating as metaphors in the Ito``s works is powerful because it is revealing awareness to the past and the future as well as expressing ``the right now``. (Conclusions) Ito restores the past and proposes the future with the present technologies based on the cultural identity. In conclusion, it clarifies this study is meaningful in suggesting one of the methods how traditional spaces are recreated to be alive and well today, and those can be an alternative for the sustainable design through the theme of ephemerality.

서울ㆍ경기지역 일부 중장년 성인의 주관적 건강인지, 식습관 및 건강 관련 습관에 관한 연구

박경애 ( Kyung Ae Park ),최온정 ( Onjeong Choi ),김지원 ( Jiwon Kim ),송경희 ( Kyunghee Song ) 대한영양사협회 2021 대한영양사협회 학술지 Vol.27 No.3

The study examined the perceived health status, dietary habits, and health-related lifestyle habits of middle-aged men and women in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do areas. The survey was conducted on 670 individuals (320 men and, 350 women), aged 40∼64 years, in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do areas. The online and written data were analyzed using the SPSS WIN 25.0 program. Although there was a significant difference in the perceived health status (P<0.01), there were no significant differences in the subjective stress and the current disease status according to sex. For dietary habits, the scores for fruit intake (P<0.05), meat and fish intake (P<0.05), milk and dairy products intake (P<0.01), and seaweed intake (P<0.05) were higher in women than men. The scores for three-meal eating (P<0.05) and water intake (P<0.01) were higher in men than women. For the health-related habits, alcohol-drinking frequency, daily alcohol consumption, smoking experience, and daily smoking were higher in men than women (P<0.001). In contrast, caffeinated beverage intake, exercise frequency, and daily smart-phone, computer, and TV using time were similar in both sexes. The meal-eating time was faster in men than women (P<0.01). For dietary behavior changes, only appetite showed a significant gender difference (P<0.05). This study provides essential information on the perceived health status, dietary habits, and health-related lifestyle habits in middle-aged men and women. Nevertheless, further research and a practical nutrition program will be needed to solve undesirable dietary habits and improve the health and lifestyle of middle-aged adults according to sex.