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KMID : 0861120040080020115
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Korean Journal of Oriental Preventive Medicine
2004 Volume.8 No. 2 p.115 ~ p.127
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A Study on the Nutrient Intake According to Sasang Constitutions for the Elderly in a Rural Community
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Lee Dong-Hun
Nam Chul-Hyun
Choi Yeon-Hee
Kim Sung-Jin
Cheon Bong-Chun
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the food habits and nutrient intake, among the elder according to their Sasang constitutions. The investigation group was composed of 79 elder men and 117 elder women in Sungjugun Kyungsangbukdo. Data were collected from 1 July, 2002 to 31 July, 2002. In conclusion, diet habits and nutritional intakes were poor in the elderly older than 65 years of age so that they need regular food intake habit and balanced nutrition to obtain enough nutrients to maintain healthy lives. And the following suggestions are made. Firstly, multi-directional studies are needed to improve nutritional intakes, prevent diseases, and improve quality of life in the elderly. Secondly, in-depth studies are needed with various and more people related with Sasang constitutions. Thirdly, we need to screen for risk factors of poor nutrition in each constitution for systemic maintenance of nutritional status and health management in the ever increasing elderly population. For this purpose, an objective investigative tool befitting the situation in Korea should be developed. Fourthly, comparative studies on diet habit and nutritional status are needed by investigating the relationship between Sasang constitutions and diseases. Fifthly, food menu should be proposed according to Sasang constitutions to be utilized as basic data of longevity study.
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KEYWORD
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Nutrient Intake, Sasang Constitutions, Old Age, Rural Community
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