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Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
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ISSN 2951-3146 · The Korean Society of Community Nutrition · 155 articles in the index
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Effects of senior-friendly foods on health, nutritional status, and dietary intake among rural elderly women in Korea: a quasi-experimental study
Objectives We evaluated the impacts on health, nutritional status, and dietary intake of providing senior-friendly foods to community-dwelling elderly women in a rural area in Korea. Methods A pretest–posttest nonequivalent control group design with repeated measures was conducted among 71…
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Understanding the drivers of continuance intention in online grocery shopping using technology continuance theory: a cross-national comparison
Objectives This study examined the determinants of consumers’ continuance intention (CI) toward online grocery shopping (OGS) across different country markets. Drawing on technology continuance theory (TCT), this study compared key drivers of CI in a different countries market. Methods Data were…
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Comparison of dietary behaviors and nutrient intake by gender and household type among older Koreans: a cross-sectional study using data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Objectives This study aimed to identify gender- and household type-specific nutritional vulnerability among older Koreans by comparing dietary behaviors, nutrient intake, and diet quality. Methods We analyzed data from 2,412 adults aged ≥ 65 years (1,118 men; 1,294 women) from the 8th Korea…
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Association between number of teeth and oxidative balance score in Korean adults: a population-based study
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between oxidative balance score (OBS), a metric indicating an individual’s oxidative balance status, and the number of teeth in a sample of Korean adults. Methods This cross-sectional study included 13,199 adults aged 19 and older who…
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Impact of a foodservice establishment manager’s willingness to perform duties on hygiene management levels and the mediating effects of extrinsic motivations: a cross-sectional study
Objectives Consumer demand is growing for more rigorous hygiene management within foodservice establishments. The aim of this study was to provide customized data specific to each foodservice establishment, thereby informing policy formulation to improve hygiene management levels. Methods We…
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Psychosocial factors related to the stages of change in reducing sugar intake among adults in Seoul, Korea: a cross-sectional study
Objectives This study examined the factors associated with stages of change (SOC) in reducing sugar intake among adults, applying the theory of planned behavior. Methods An online survey was conducted among adults aged 19–49 years residing in Seoul, Korea. Based on their SOC in reducing sugar…
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Research trends in dietary behaviors and nutrition education among individuals with developmental disabilities in Korea: a scoping review (2015–2025)
Objectives We mapped trends in studies on dietary behaviors, nutritional status, and nutrition-related education among individuals with developmental disabilities in Korea over the past decade to identify research gaps and inform future research and policy development. Methods A scoping review was…
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Evaluation of young children’s dietary behaviors by parental growth concern levels in Gyeonggi area: a descriptive study
Objectives This study investigated differences in dietary habits, lifestyle patterns, and feeding-related developmental issues among Korean preschool children based on their parents’ levels of growth concern, and examined the associations between parental growth concern and children’s eating…
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Differences in lunch nutrient intake and nutritional adequacy among Korean older adults by meal site: a cross-sectional analysis of the 2018–2021 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data
Objectives This study aimed to examine whether the dietary quality of congregate lunches differs according to meal location among older adults and to identify meal settings that may represent gaps in nutritional oversight. Specifically, this study compared lunchtime nutrient intake and adequacy…
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Development of a simplified NOVA-based scoring tool for assessing ultra-processed food consumption among Korean young adults: a cross-sectional study
Objectives This study aimed to develop a NOVA-based scoring approach for evaluating ultra-processed food (UPF) intake among Korean adults and to examine its performance. Previous studies have reported that young adults have the highest levels of UPF consumption. Accordingly, this study focused on…
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A needs assessment for the development of a digital-based self-nutrition management education program for older adults in Korea: a cross-sectional study
Objectives This study aimed to investigate the current status of nutrition management and digital utilization, the demand for e-learning nutrition education, and the factors influencing e-learning nutrition education among older adults. Methods A total of 500 older adults aged 65–84 years…
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Association between nutrient intake and frailty status in Korean older adults: a cross-sectional study using the 9th (2022–2023) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Objectives This study evaluated the intake status of key macronutrients and micronutrients (calcium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin D) among Korean older adults and investigated their associations with frailty and its individual components. Methods Data from 1,246 participants (aged ≥ 65 years) in…
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The transition of nutritional status in infants, young children, and school-aged children in Korea and future-oriented nutritional strategies: a narrative review
Objectives This study examined the secular trends in anthropometric changes and the nutritional transition among Korean infants and school-aged children, while evaluating the efficacy and constraints of existing state-led nutritional policies. Ultimately, it proposes a “systems-centered” nutrition…
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Life-course personalized nutrition strategy for adolescents and young adults in Korea based on a behavioral science approach and community-based model: a narrative review
Objectives This review examines the nutritional challenges among Korean adolescents and young adults from life-course and behavioral science perspectives and proposes an integrated, community-based nutrition strategy for this critical transitional period. Methods A narrative review was conducted…
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A comparative study on nutritional status and diet-related subjective perceptions according to free meal service utilization among older adults living alone in Korea: a cross-sectional study
Objectives To assess whether the use of free meal services is associated with diet quality among older adults living alone in Incheon, Korea, by comparing the Nutrition Quotient for the Elderly (NQ-E), index of nutritional quality (INQ), and mean adequacy ratio (MAR). Methods A cross-sectional…
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Foodservice management and nutrition education status and needs for individuals with developmental disabilities in welfare facilities in Seoul and Gyeonggi, Korea: a cross-sectional study
Objectives This study aimed to examine the current status of foodservice management and nutrition education practices, and the needs for individuals with developmental disabilities in welfare centers in Seoul and Gyeonggi, South Korea, and to compare the differences according to dietitians’ level…
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Analysis of evaluation indicators and development of a logic model-based performance evaluation framework for early childhood programs in the Center for Children’s and Social Welfare Foodservice Management in South Korea: a mixed-methods study
Objectives This study analyzed the current evaluation indicators used for early childhood programs by the Center for Children’s and Social Welfare Foodservice Management (CCFSM) in South Korea and developed a logic model-based performance evaluation framework to improve the system through…
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Consumer responses to upcycled foods in sustainable diets in Korea: a protection motivation theory-based cross-sectional study
Objectives This study aims to examine how perceived risks associated with upcycled foods shape consumer decision-making through the lens of Protection Motivation Theory (PMT). Although upcycled foods have gained increasing attention as a promising approach to reducing food waste and supporting…
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Nutritional strategies to promote healthy life expectancy of Korean older adults based on their nutritional status and current nutrition programs: a narrative review
Objectives Korea has entered a super-aged society, resulting in a growing socioeconomic burden and rapidly increasing demand for home- and community-based nutrition services. This review aimed to examine the nutritional health status of Korean older adults and the existing nutrition programs, along…
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Development of a nutrition program for Koreans with type 2 diabetes based on the health belief model: a pre-post intervention study
Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of a health belief model (HBM)-based nutrition education program in improving dietary behaviors, nutrition knowledge, and self-management among Koreans with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and to examine age-related differences and the effects of…