Korean J Community Nutr.  2000 Jul;5(Suppl):316-323.

An Evaluation of the Nutritional Quality of Packaged Meal(Dosirak) Feeding of Adolescent Males in Kangnung

• Jang MR

Abstract

This study was carried out to evaluate nutritional quality of the dosirak severed by 3 Dosirak manufacturing establishment in Kangnung. The subjects of this study came from 3 different male high schools in Kangnung. The portion amounts of Dosirak were weighed and the food intake was measured by substracting the leftover from the averaged portion amount. The leftover was measured by a modified aggregate selection plate waste measurement technique. The nutrient intakes were analyzed by a computer aided nutritional analysis program for professionals(CAN pro). The menu of the dosirak was too simple. The total amount of Dosirak was 714g and the percent of plate waste was 714g and the percent of plate waste was 7.2%. The male high school students were taking adequate energy, but the nutrients which did not meet 75% of the 1/3RDA(Recommended Dietary Allowances) were Ca, Fe, and vitamin B2.

Keyword

dosirak feeding; adolescent males; plate waste; nutrient intakes

MeSH Terms

Adolescent*
Eating
Humans
Male*
Nutritive Value*
Riboflavin
Riboflavin