Aesthetics of Korean foods: The symbol of Korean culture

Chung, Hae Kyung; Yang, Hye Jeong; Shin, Dayeon; Chung, Kyung Rhan

doi:10.1016/j.jef.2016.09.001

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“…Eating alone does not simply reflect dietary behavior; it can also be viewed as an indication of social and cultural changes, such as rising levels of individualism, more social isolation, and increasing loneliness. In the past in Korea, food was a medium for sharing affection among people [ 36 ]. Food can satisfy hunger, but it also has critical values, such as building social ties and connections among people [ 6 , 37 ].…”

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Eating Alone is Differentially Associated with the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Men and Women

Kim

Chung

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Few studies have examined overall patterns of eating alone in relation to the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in Korean populations. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between patterns of eating alone and the risk of MetS in Korean adults. Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) for 2013–2015 were used, with 8988 Korean adult participants, including 3624 men and 5364 women, aged 18 to 64 years. Patterns of eating alone were categorized into eight groups based on the total frequency of eating alone on a daily basis in the past one year: (1) three times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; (2) twice for breakfast and dinner; (3) twice for lunch and dinner; (4) twice for breakfast and lunch; (5) once for breakfast only; (6) once for lunch only; (7) once for dinner only; and (8) never eating alone. The presence of MetS has been defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) and International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association between patterns of eating alone versus the risk of MetS after controlling for age, income, occupation, number of family members, generation types, marital status, smoking status, and physical activity. The prevalence of MetS was the highest in men and women aged 40–64 who had breakfast, lunch, and dinner alone (50.1% and 36.8%, respectively). Men who had dinner alone or lunch and dinner alone compared with those who eat with others had a significantly higher risk of MetS, with adjusted odds ratios (AOR) of 1.51, and a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 1.06–2.16; and an AOR of 1.54, with a 95% CI of 1.05–2.25, respectively. Women who had breakfast alone compared with those who ate with others had a significantly lower risk of MetS (AOR 0.70, 95% CI 0.53–0.94). In conclusion, patterns of eating alone are differentially associated with the risk of MetS in a representative sample of Korean adults. Future studies are warranted to identify dietary patterns across the different eating alone patterns in relation to various health outcomes in Korean adult populations.

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Eating Alone is Differentially Associated with the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Men and Women

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“…These values dealt with the characteristics of Korean foods in four categories also in the period of the Chosun Dynasty: food as a symbol of power, food as disease prevention and treatment, sharing love as a food, and food as an environment to communicate with the God. Going beyond material abundance, the core values of Korean food strive towards spiritual maturity, thinking of others, and a balanced life [15].…”

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Medicinal food understanding in Korean gastronomic culture

Oktay

Ekinci

2019

J. Ethn. Food

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Korean food has countless health benefits and has been used for centuries to keep the body in balance. Food and medicine are usually considered as one and the same thing. The idea that health starts with food means that medical treatment should be tried if any effect is not seen after trying to treat all diseases first with food. In order to help balance the body energies, there are five elements in these foods, namely fire, wood, water, metal, and earth. The dishes of the Korean people are synonymous with being healthy and delicious. Over the years, they have evolved from the culture, country's geography, and traditions of the people of the Korean peninsula under various effects. To keep the body warm and healthy, the Koreans have developed fermented foods that improve metabolism. Korean gastronomy has been established on healthy food. The Koreans do not eat food to become full. Foods are prepared and consumed to be healthy, healthy food is consumed in order to prevent diseases, and individuals who get sick aim to heal with foods and refer to using medications in case these methods are insufficient.

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“…Besides, the increased number of exercise centers in the Kingdom make it difficult to expect the shared common behaviors among the migrants. Since Korean food reflects the culture where it symbolizes care, beauty, harmonization and patience, (Chung, 2016) accepting Korean food indicates harmonization with the new culture. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of Korean eating habits on Saudi migrants to reveal issues and difficulties that students might face in changing countries and culture.…”

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Impact of Migration on the Eating Habit and Physical Activity Patterns among Saudi Students living in South Korea

Hakim¹

2020

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This study investigates the effect of migration on eating habits and physical activity patterns of Saudi migrants living in South Korea. A cross-sectional study was conducted, and an online survey was prepared to assess participants’ demographic details, including; eating habits and physical activity pattern compared to pre-migration among 198 Saudi students. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistics and chi square. Saudi migrant students practice healthy habits such as; low frequency consumption of snacks and regular exercise habits. No significant difference was observed in the number and type of meal taken per day between the participants who lived less than three years in South Korea, in comparison to those who were living for more than three years. A significant increase in excessive exercise among students who lived in South Korea for more than three years in contrast to the students who lived less than three years. Findings suggested that more attention is needed to identify the nutritional need of international students living in South Korea.

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Aesthetics of Korean foods: The symbol of Korean culture

Cited by 47 publications

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Eating Alone is Differentially Associated with the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Men and Women

Eating Alone is Differentially Associated with the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Men and Women

Medicinal food understanding in Korean gastronomic culture

Impact of Migration on the Eating Habit and Physical Activity Patterns among Saudi Students living in South Korea

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