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    Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2011 Dec;14(4):334-339. Korean.
    Published online Dec 31, 2011.
    https://doi.org/10.5223/kjpgn.2011.14.4.334
    Copyright © 2011 The Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
    Review

    Assessment of Clinical Nutrition Problems in Korean Adolescents

    Jin Soo Moon, M.D.
      • Department of Pediatrics, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea.
    • Corresponding author: Tel: 031-910-7101, Fax: 031-910-7108, (Email: jsmoon@paik.ac.kr )
    Received December 25, 2011; Revised December 28, 2011; Accepted December 28, 2011.

    Abstract

    Nutritional assessment in adolescents is key to detect major health risks at this age, such as obesity and under nutrition, which continue as adult health risks. Recent epidemiological evidence in Korea has shown that obesity is quite prevalent. Scientific protocols assessing nutritional status should be used in various clinical settings, particularly in hospitals and schools. Recent protocols are typically based on growth charts, calorie calculating equations, and Dietary Reference Intakes in Korea which have been developed through extensive studies. Non-communicable chronic diseases, such as type II diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis could be ameliorated by intervening in behaviors related to nutrition.

    Keywords
    Nutrition; Adolescent; Obesity; Under nutrition; Assessment; Growth chart

    Tables

    Table 1
    Cutoff Criteria of 2007 Korean Growth Charts

    Table 2
    Schofield Equation for Children

    Table 3
    Activity and Stress Factors

    Notes

    This work was supported by the 2006 Inje University research grant.

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    MeSH Terms
    Adolescent
    Adult
    Atherosclerosis
    Chronic Disease
    Diabetes Mellitus
    Growth Charts
    Humans
    Korea
    Nutrition Assessment
    Nutritional Status
    Obesity
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