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Comparison of intakes of food groups and nutrients according to skipping breakfast in Korean adolescents aged 12-18 years
- Date2019-07-04 19:36
- Update2019-11-19 18:59
- DivisionDivision of Strategic Planning for Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Comparison of intakes of food groups and nutrients according to skipping breakfast in Korean adolescents aged 12-18 years: A study based on the 2013-2015 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Kim Yangha, Yun Sungha, Oh Kyungwon
Division of Health and Nutrition Survey, Center for Disease Prevention, KCDC
The objective of this study was to examine the intakes of food groups and nutrients according to skipping breakfast in Korean adolescents aged 12-18 years. We analyzed 1,671 adolescents aged 12-18 years, using the combined data of 2013-2015 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. “Skipping breakfast” was defined as eating breakfast less than twice per week. The proportion of skipping breakfast was 24.2% (25.0% in boys and 23.3% in girls) among Korean adolescents. Adolescents with “skipping breakfast” had less intakes of food groups and nutrients than those with “eating breakfast.” Moreover, the serving levels of vegetables, fruits, and milk and milk products did not meet the criteria for recommended servings, regardless of whether skipping breakfast or eating breakfast. In addition, nutrient intakes including calcium, potassium, and Vitamin C were found to be insufficient as compared to estimated average requirements in both eating and skipping breakfast groups.
Keywords: Breakfast, Adolescents, Food, Nutrient, Intake, Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Kim Yangha, Yun Sungha, Oh Kyungwon
Division of Health and Nutrition Survey, Center for Disease Prevention, KCDC
The objective of this study was to examine the intakes of food groups and nutrients according to skipping breakfast in Korean adolescents aged 12-18 years. We analyzed 1,671 adolescents aged 12-18 years, using the combined data of 2013-2015 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. “Skipping breakfast” was defined as eating breakfast less than twice per week. The proportion of skipping breakfast was 24.2% (25.0% in boys and 23.3% in girls) among Korean adolescents. Adolescents with “skipping breakfast” had less intakes of food groups and nutrients than those with “eating breakfast.” Moreover, the serving levels of vegetables, fruits, and milk and milk products did not meet the criteria for recommended servings, regardless of whether skipping breakfast or eating breakfast. In addition, nutrient intakes including calcium, potassium, and Vitamin C were found to be insufficient as compared to estimated average requirements in both eating and skipping breakfast groups.
Keywords: Breakfast, Adolescents, Food, Nutrient, Intake, Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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