Korean J Fam Med.
2017 May;38(3):130-134. 10.4082/kjfm.2017.38.3.130.
Association between the Eating Family Meal and the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Using Data from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007–2012)
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- 1Department of Family Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. HOPE@yuhs.ac
- KMID: 2379178
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.2017.38.3.130
Abstract
- BACKGROUND
Several studies have shown that family meals promote a well-balanced and healthier diet and weight status. Metabolic syndrome is related to eating behavior. This study investigated the association between eating family meals and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome.
METHODS
This cross-sectional study included 4,529 subjects who participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey IV and V (2007-2012). A self-reported questionnaire was used to assess dietary status. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the guidelines of the modified version of the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III. We compared the overall quality of dietary intake in family meal.
RESULTS
Nutritional adequacy ratios for energy, protein, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin Bâ‚, vitamin Bâ‚‚, vitamin C, niacin, and potassium, and the mean adequacy ratio were significantly higher in the family meal group (P<0.05). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was lower in the family meal group (P<0.05). However, we observed no significant association between eating family meals and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome.
CONCLUSION
This study demonstrated that eating family meals appeared to be associated with nutrient adequacy. However, we observed no significant differences in prevalence of metabolic syndrome between the 2 groups.
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