Evaluation of nutrient and food intake status, and dietary quality in Korean female adults according to obesity : Based on 2007-2009 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

• DOI: 10.4163/kjn.2012.45.2.140
• Publication Date: 2012-05-08T05:47:53Z
• Authors: Yun-Jung Bae
• Keywords: Food group

The purpose of this study was to compare nutrient intake and diet quality obese women those non-obese women, investigate the relationship between obesity index in females. We analyzed data from combined 2007-2009 Korean National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). In study, ac- cording their BMI (above 25 kg/m 2 ), we classified subjects into group (n = 724) control 2,841). Nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR), number foods (Dietary Variety Score, DVS), food groups consumed Diversity DDS) were by using 24-recall method. average en- ergy both 1634.94 kcal 1,707.81 kcal, respectively (p 0.0199). significantly lower quantities calcium per 1,000 compared 0.0261). With regards quality, NAR than that 0.0158). MAR values for 0.79 0.80, revealed no statistical difference. showed a consumption milk 0.0162). DVS 28.63 30.41, statisti- cal significance 0.0003). DDS (3.686) (3.769)(p 0.0253). considerable negative relationships with or waist circumference after it ad- justed potential confounding factors. conclusion, had consump- tion, group. females, variety did adversely affect index. Further studies are needed confirm finding. (Korean J Nutr 2012; 45(2): 140 ~ 149)