광주지역 여대생의 스트레스와 비만과의 관계

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Association of stress with obesity in female college students in Gwangju

Haet-bit Hwang Advisor : Prof. Hee-Kyung Ro, Ph. D. Department of Food and Nutrition, Graduate School of Chosun University

This study was conducted to find associations of stress with obesity in female college students in Gwangju. 343 subjects were divided into two groups based on BMI(body mass index). BMI of normal group was 19.3±1.5 while that of obese group was 26.4±3.6. Self reported questionnaire indicated that there were significant differences in expenses on grocery, subjective recognition on health, degree of weight concern and experiences in weight control. In the study obese group skipped breakfast in fear of weight gain. Furthermore they ate more snacks and fruits rather than traditional Korean style meals as a fast eater. The measured stress level in obese subjects was higher and they were less capable of controlling obese oriented attitude compared to normal subject. Twenty four hour dietary recall revealed that nutrient intakes of obese subjects were higher in energy, lipid, P and cholesterol. However, they were more deficient in Ca, Fe and vitamin A, compared to those of normal ones. This study suggested severe stress might trigger undesirable dietary behavior leading to increase in food consumption which contribute to obesity. Effective nutrition education program targeting obese female students should be developed and implemented to relieve stress and practice desirable dietary behavior and eating pattern.