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Purpose : This study was performed to investigate the dietary behaviors and stress-related factors among male and female college students. Methods : A total of 405 college students (male-195, female-210) were recruited, of whom a questionnaire-based survey was conducted. The study investigated the general characteristics, health-related factors, dietary behaviors, and stress-related factors of the respondents. Results : The body mass index was significantly higher in males. The rates of underweight and overweight were significantly different between male and female respondents. The scores for workout frequency, health concerns and health condition were significantly higher in males, while the score for watching TV & playing computer games was significantly higher in females. The scores for meal regularity, frequency of breakfast consumption, and smoking were significantly higher in males. Eating problems showed a significant difference between males and females. The biggest source of stress was social factors, followed by college study and individual factors and the most experienced stress-induced symptom was anxiety, followed by headache and stomachache. The most popular way to overcome stress was taking a rest, followed by drinking & smoking and outdoor activity. The most preferred food under stressful conditions were alcohol or beverages, followed by hot & spicy food and sweet food, which showed a significant difference between males and females. Conclusions : These results indicate that stress affects dietary behaviors, drinking, smoking, and health status. Stress not only changes dietary behaviors, but is also related to health status. Therefore, it is necessary to develop appropriate programs for emotional stability and stress relief targeting college students which provide continuous nutrition education focused on desirable dietary behaviors and nutritional aspects.

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목적 : 본 연구는 전문대학생의 식행동과 스트레스에 영향요인을 알아보기 위하여, 건강관련요인, 식행동과 스트레스관련요인을 조사하였다. 방법 : 전문대학생 405명(남자-195명, 여자-210명)을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였다. 설문내용은 일반적 특성, 건강관련요인, 식행동, 그리고 스트레스관련요인에 관한 문항으로 구성하였다. 결과 : 평균체질량지수는 남학생이 높고, 저체중 비율은 여학생이 높고, 과체중이상 비율은 남학생이 높게 나타났다. 운동 빈도, 건강에 대한 관심도, 그리고 건강상태가 좋다는 남학생이 높게 나타났고, TV시청과 컴퓨터게임시간은 여학생이 높게 나타났다. 남학생이 규칙적인식사, 아침식사, 그리고 흡연비율은 남학생이 높게 나타났다. 식생활의 문제점은 남학생과 여학생사이에 유의적인 차이가 나타났다. 스트레스 원인은 ‘사회적 요인’, ‘학업’, ‘개인적 요인’ 순으로 나타났고, 스트레스를 받았을 때 나타나는 증상은 ‘신경예민·걱정·근심·불안’, ‘두통’, ‘소화불량’ 순으로 나타났고, 스트레스 해소방법으로는 ‘휴식’, ‘알코올과 담배’, ‘실외활동’ 순으로 남학생과 여학생사이에 유의적인 차이가 나타났다. 스트레스를 받았을 때 선호하는 음식으로는 ‘알코올과 음료’, ‘맵고 뜨거운 음식’, ‘달콤한 음식’ 순으로 나타나 남학생과 여학생사이에 유의적인 차이가 나타났다. 결론 : 스트레스는 식행동, 음주, 흡연, 그리고 건강 상태 등에 영향을 미친 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 따라서 대학생의 건전한 식행동과 영양적인 측면을 고려한 지속적인 영양교육이 요구되며, 스트레스 해소를 위한 각종 프로그램 개발이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.