Korean J Community Nutr.  2006 Dec;11(6):761-770.

Evaluation of Menus Using Antioxidant-Rich Foods at a Congregate Meal Program for the Korean Elderly

• Park SJ
• Lee HJ
• Choi H

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to plan a 5-day menu using antioxidant-rich foods (vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, phytochemicals) for a congregate meal program for the elderly and to evaluate the satisfaction of menus. The elderly participated in the congregate meal program at Guro Elderly Welfare Facility during October, 2003 (120 persons/day). The elderly liked yungyangbab, cooked rice with sweet potato and pumpkin, soybean paste soup with chinese cabbage, pan-fried cuttlefish patty with chopped soybean sprout, pan-fried beef patty with tofu and ginseng, fresh vegetable salad and most of desserts. The leftovers of menus were negatively correlated with satisfaction of menus. The 5-day menu contained over 1/3 of KDRIs (Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans) except fiber, calcium, vitamin K and vitamin E. In conclusion, menus using antioxidant-rich foods for a congregate meal program for the elderly will improve nutrient intakes and satisfaction of the meal program. It may help to prevent chronic diseases and improve healthy lives of the Korean elderly.

Keyword

Korean elderly; antioxidant-rich foods; menu plan; congregate meal program

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Ascorbic Acid
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Brassica
Calcium
Chronic Disease
Cucurbita
Decapodiformes
Humans
Ipomoea batatas
Meals*
Panax
Soy Foods
Soybeans
Vegetables
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamins
Ascorbic Acid
Calcium
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamins