Abstract
In this study, we examined the relationship between the frequency of using convenience food from convenience stores and the quality of the diet of women’s university students using the Nutrition Quotient for Korean adults (NQ). The subjects were 314 students from the women’s university in Gyeonggi-do. They were divided into three groups according to the frequency of using convenience food from convenience stores: < 1 time/week (L group), 1-3 times/week (M group), and ≥ 4 times/week (H group). Evaluation of quality of the diet according to the frequency of using convenience food, indicated that the higher the frequency of convenience food use, the lower the NQ grade. In the diversity factors, the M group had the highest number of respondents stating that they consumed two vegetable side dishes, excluding kimchi, while the H group had the highest percentage of respondents consuming one. The results of examining the moderation factors showed that as the frequency of using convenience food increased, the frequency of eating ramen, fast food, sweet and greasy bread, and processed drinks increased. In addition, the higher the frequency of using convenience food, the more food, delivery food, and late-night snacks were consumed. Finally, analysis of the dietary behavior factors revealed that hand washing before food intake was the highest in the M group, and the frequency of exercise for more than 30 minutes was significantly lower in the H group than in the L and M groups. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a nutrition education program using a range of media to establish proper dietary and lifestyle habits for university students.
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