KMID : 1036720140470050342
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Journal of Nutrition and Health 2014 Volume.47 No. 5 p.342 ~ p.350
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Assessment of dietary behavior of Chinese children using nutrition quotient for children
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Huang Yi-Chun
Kim Hae-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study investigated the eating behaviors of Chinese children using the Nutrition Quotient for Children (NQ-C).
Methods: The research subjects were 336 students (166 boys and 170 girls) in the 5th and 6th years at two elementary schools in Shandong Province and Jiangsu Province.
Results: The average score of the Children¡¯s NQ was good, reaching 69.6 points. The factor scores for balance, moderation, diversity, regularity, and practice were 58.8, 84.9, 63.6, 76.1, and 73.6 points, respectively. Compared with the diagnostic cut-off points of the factors, mean balance, moderation, regularity, and practice scores were above the cut-off points, but diversity score did not meet the cut-off points. Fathers¡¯ education level showed positive correlation with the balance, regularity, and NQ scores of the students. Mothers¡¯ education level also showed positive correlation with the balance and regularity scores and mother¡¯s employment showed positive correlation with regularity score. As the exercise hours per day increased, the NQ score also increased.
Conclusion: The questionnaire of NQ-C developed in Korea can be used in assessment of nutrition behavior of Chinese elementary students who have similar eating patterns.
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KEYWORD
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nutrition quotient, children, dietary behavior, Chinese
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