Attainment of targeted goals of nutrition indicators in the fourth Health Plan 2020

Yun Sungha , Oh Kyungwon
Division of Health and Nutrition Survey, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, KCDC

The objective of this study was to examine the attainment of  nutrition indicators in the fourth Korea Health Plan 2020. We analyzed the data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey IV (2007-2008)-VI (2013-2015). The proportion of those with adequate intake of fruits, vegetables, calcium, and vitamin A was lower in children and adolescents aged 6-18 years than the other groups. The proportion of those with adequate intake of fat and sodium was lower and more individuals with skipping breakfast was higher in adults aged 19-64 years than in the those of the other groups. Most of the indicators, such as the practice of healthy eating; adequate intake of fat, calcium, and vitamin A; and use of nutrition labels, were lower in the elderly than in individuals of other groups. Thus, overall improvement is needed.

Keywords: The 4th Health Plan 2020,  Nutrition indicators, dietary habit, practice of healthy eating, Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination