Evaluation of Nutritional Quality of Convenience Store Meal Boxes according to Store Company and Meal Price

Cho, C. I.; Nam, Young Min; Yoo, Hye-Jong

doi:10.5720/kjcn.2022.27.2.105

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“…A study conducted by the Department of Food and Nutrition at Seoul National University revealed that the average sodium content of 71 lunch boxes sold by 5 Korean convenience store companies was 1,325 mg, which accounts for 66% of the WHO’s recommended intake. 31 If 2 such meals are consumed in one day, the person has exceeded the WHO’s recommended daily sodium amount. Among the subjects of this study, about 48% of those working more than 40 hours per week eat out more than once a day, consistent with the increase in sodium intake in long-term workers.…”

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The impact of long working hours on daily sodium intake

Ju,

Kim,

Woo

et al. 2024

Ann Occup Environ Med

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Background Long working hours are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, yet the underlying mechanism(s) remain unclear. The study examines how occupational factors like working hours, shift work, and employment status correlate with dietary choices and sodium intake, impacting hypertension risk. Methods This study used data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2013 and 2020. The dataset included 8,471 respondents, all of whom were wage workers aged 20 or older and reported working at least 36 hours per week. Individuals who have been previously diagnosed with or are currently diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia were excluded. The average daily sodium intake was assessed via a 24-hour dietary recall method. Average weekly working hours were categorized into 3 groups: 36–40 hours, 41–52 hours, and over 52 hours. Multiple logistic regression models were used. Results Study findings revealed that 83.7% of participants exceeded the recommended daily sodium intake of 2 g set by the World Health Organization. After adjusting for confounding factors, a positive correlation was observed between average working hours and daily sodium intake. Among males, statistical significance was found in the group with average weekly working hours of 41–52 hours (prevalence ratio [PR]: 1.17; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.05–1.30) and the group exceeding 52 hours (PR: 1.22; 95% CI: 1.09–1.38) when comparing the fourth quartile of daily sodium intake to the combined quartiles of Q1, Q2, and Q3. Among females, no significance was noted. Conclusions Long working hours were associated with increased sodium intake, primarily among male workers. This connection is likely attributed to having less time for home-cooked meals, resulting in higher fast food consumption and dining out. A workplace intervention promoting healthy eating and reducing stress is essential to lower sodium consumption and mitigate hypertension risk.

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