Journal of Nutrition and Health

The Korean Nutrition Society (한국영양학회)
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Perception and action plans for school breakfast program by school nutrition teachers and dietitians in Gyeongbuk province

학교 아침급식에 대한 경북지역 영양(교)사의 인식 및 시행방안에 관한 연구

  • Oh, Hyang (Department of Nutritional Education, Graduate School of Education, Daegu University) ;
  • Chung, Hae-Rang (Nutrition for the Future Inc.) ;
  • Choi, Young-Sun (Department of Food and Nutrition, Daegu University)
  • 오향 (대구대학교 영양교육전공) ;
  • 정해랑 ((주)영양과 미래) ;
  • 최영선 (대구대학교 식품영양학과)
  • Received : 2012.05.02
  • Accepted : 2012.07.17
  • Published : 2012.08.30
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Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the perception and action plans of the school breakfast program (SBP) proposed by nutrition teachers and dietitians at elementary, middle, and high schools in Gyeongbuk province. The survey was carried via questionnaires throughout April to May 2010. Two hundred ten questionnaires were returned (52.5%) and out of the total, 194 were used for analysis. Of the respondents, 73% disagreed and 27% agreed to the implementation of SBP, although most respondents agreed to the importance of eating breakfast in children. The percentage of disagreement was higher among subjects with working experience of 15 years and more, age of 40 years and more, and those who were employed at elementary schools. The primary reasons of disagreement were 'eating breakfast with family is better' and 'it increases the cost of school foodservice'. The respondents preferred students' optional participation (62.9%) over universal participation (37.1%) of SBP. Action plans of SBP, which were proposed by nutrition teachers and dietitians, included direct operating system by the school, food delivery schedule prior to the day of serving, 2-3 hours of preparation time, serving food 50 minutes before the start of classes, and convenient style menu served at the school cafeteria. Efforts to lessen foodservice employees' workload as well as support from school principals and the Office of Education were suggested as prerequisites for a successful SBP implementation.

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