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A practical solution to improve the nutritional balance of Korean dine-out menus using linear programming
Jang Ho Kim1, Woo Chang Kim2, Jihye Kim3
11Industrial and Systems Management Engineering,Kyung Hee University,Gyeonggi-do,Republic of Korea.
Public Health Nutrition
|February 16, 2019
Summary
Korean dine-out meals often lack essential nutrients and are high in sodium and cholesterol. Consuming fruits and dairy products is crucial for a balanced diet, as analyzed using linear programming.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Dietary Analysis
- Public Health
Background:
- Korean dine-out meals are popular but may not meet recommended nutritional standards.
- Assessing the nutritional quality of common food choices is vital for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify nutritional deficiencies and excesses in Korean dine-out meals.
- To determine the impact of fruits and dairy on dietary balance.
Main Methods:
- Linear programming (LP) models were used to analyze nutrient levels.
- Nutrient data from Korean dine-out menus and established dietary reference intakes were utilized.
- Optimization focused on meal combinations to minimize deviation from recommended nutrients.
Main Results:
- No combination of dine-out meals met all nutrient recommendations.
- Dine-out meals typically showed high sodium and cholesterol, with low vitamin and mineral content.
- Including fruits and dairy products effectively resolved nutrient imbalances.
Conclusions:
- Even optimized Korean dine-out meal combinations are nutritionally inadequate.
- Supplementing with fruits and dairy is essential for achieving a balanced diet.
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