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KMID : 1134820110400030416
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Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
2011 Volume.40 No. 3 p.416 ~ p.425
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A Study on the Differences in the Dietary Habits, Nutrient Intake and Health Status of Vegetarian (Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian) and Non-Vegetarian Korean Elementary School Children
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Choi Kyung-soon
Shin Kyung-Ok
Jung Tae-Hwan
Chung Keun-Hee
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Abstract
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The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of vegetarian (lacto-ovo vegetarian) and non-vegetarian diets on dietary habits, nutrient intake, and health status. The vegan subjects were 22 children. Among them, 54.5% of the subjects had a specific religion, 36.4% had been vegetarian since weaning, and 9.1% had become vegetarian to prevent obesity or atopy. The percentages of excessive eating by the vegetarian children were lower compared to the non-vegetarian children. The rates of intake of vegetables (42.2%) and fruits and fruit juice (55.9%) by the vegetarian children were higher compared to non-vegetarian subjects. Non-vegetarian children consumed more milk, dairy products, as well as meat, fish, eggs, soybean, and tofu than the vegetarian subjects. Vegetarian children ate more bread, potato, and fruits as snacks than non-vegetarian children. Furthermore, non-vegetarian children consumed more carbonated beverages and ice cream than the vegetarian subjects (p＜0.05). Generally, the subjects’ energy intake was lower than standard values, and vegetarian children"s calcium intake was deficient. Non-vegetarian children"s fiber intake was deficient, and they consumed fat, vitamin B₂, calcium, and cholesterol excessively (p＜0.05). Nutrition tablet intake was higher among nonvegetarian children; however, the rate of fatigue among subjects was higher among vegetarian subjects than non-vegetarian subjects. Among the vegetarian subjects, 19.6% reported that they had a cold. Consequently, for the purpose of attaining balanced physical development and growth among children, an education program that emphasizes complete diets should be prepared.
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KEYWORD
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vegetarian, non-vegetarian, dietary pattern, nutrient intake
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