1)Graduate Student, Department of Food and Nutrition, Myongji University, Yongin, Korea
2)Team Leader, Yongin Center for Children’s Foodservice Management, Yongin, Korea
3)Professor, Department of Food and Nutrition, Myongji University, Yongin, Korea
4)Director, Yongin Center for Children’s Foodservice Management, Yongin, Korea
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Conflict of Interest
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Funding
This research was supported by a grant from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and Yongin City.
Data Availability
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Classification | FS group (n = 68) | Non-FS group (n = 245) | Total (n = 313) | P-value1) |
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Childcare centers | ||||
Facility type | < 0.001 | |||
National/public | 9 (13.2) | 6 (2.4) | 15 (4.8) | |
Private | 51 (75.0) | 71 (29.0) | 122 (39.0) | |
Home | 0 (0.0) | 158 (64.5) | 158 (50.5) | |
Workplace | 4 (5.9) | 5 (2.0) | 9 (2.9) | |
Corporate/organization | 1 (1.5) | 2 (0.8) | 3 (1.0) | |
Cooperative | 0 (0.0) | 3 (1.2) | 3 (1.0) | |
Social welfare corporation | 3 (4.4) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (1.0) | |
No. of children | < 0.001 | |||
≤ 20 | 0 (0.0) | 188 (76.7) | 188 (60.1) | |
21–49 | 34 (50.0) | 57 (23.3) | 91 (29.1) | |
≥ 50 | 34 (50.0) | 0 (0.0) | 34 (10.9) | |
Average | 54.00 ± 20.11 | 19.47 ± 7.37 | 26.97 ± 18.24 | < 0.001 |
Cooks | ||||
Age (year) | < 0.001 | |||
30–49 | 10 (14.7) | 100 (40.8) | 110 (35.1) | |
≥ 50 | 58 (85.3) | 145 (59.2) | 203 (64.9) | |
Average | 55.13 ± 6.39 | 51.33 ± 7.53 | 52.15 ± 7.46 | < 0.001 |
Career | 0.032 | |||
< 1 year | 8 (11.8) | 52 (21.2) | 60 (19.2) | |
1–5 years | 32 (47.1) | 129 (52.7) | 161 (51.4) | |
> 5 years | 28 (41.2) | 64 (26.1) | 92 (29.4) | |
Average (month) | 66.47 ± 63.88 | 48.13 ± 58.38 | 52.11 ± 59.99 | 0.025 |
Cooking certification | < 0.001 | |||
Yes | 63 (92.6) | 46 (18.8) | 109 (34.8) | |
No | 5 (7.4) | 199 (81.2) | 204 (65.2) |
Item1) | FS group (n = 68) | Non-FS group (n = 245) | Total (n = 313) | P-value2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
I eat soup, stew, or noodle soup without leaving any broth3) | 3.43 ± 0.98 | 3.39 ± 1.07 | 3.40 ± 1.05 | 0.809 |
When eating fried food, I dip it in a lot of soy sauce3) | 4.16 ± 0.84 | 4.29 ± 0.74 | 4.26 ± 0.76 | 0.237 |
I think side dishes should be strongly seasoned3) | 4.15 ± 0.80 | 4.24 ± 0.72 | 4.22 ± 0.74 | 0.335 |
When stressed, I crave spicy and salty food3) | 3.66 ± 1.03 | 3.81 ± 0.96 | 3.78 ± 0.98 | 0.275 |
I check the sodium content when purchasing food | 3.19 ± 0.94 | 3.32 ± 0.99 | 3.29 ± 0.78 | 0.342 |
Average | 3.72 ± 0.51 | 3.81 ± 0.54 | 3.79 ± 0.53 | 0.209 |
Variable |
FS group (n = 68) |
Non-FS group (n = 245) |
Total (n = 313) |
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Before | After | P-value1) | Before | After | P-value1) | Before | After | P-value1) | |
Total average | 4.06 ± 0.402) | 4.27 ± 0.45 | < 0.001 | 4.28 ± 0.50 | 4.37 ± 0.49 | 0.005 | 4.23 ± 0.49 | 4.35 ± 0.48 | < 0.001 |
Purchase | |||||||||
I check the sodium content when purchasing food | 3.90 ± 0.69 | 4.12 ± 0.56 | 0.028 | 4.01 ± 0.75 | 4.14 ± 0.76 | 0.020 | 3.99 ± 0.74 | 4.14 ± 0.72 | 0.002 |
I buy low-sodium products for sauces | 3.79 ± 0.70 | 3.87 ± 0.77 | 0.533 | 3.98 ± 0.77 | 4.05 ± 0.78 | 0.183 | 3.94 ± 0.76 | 4.01 ± 0.78 | 0.141 |
I reduce the purchase of processed foods like frozen foods | 4.03 ± 0.67 | 4.10 ± 0.69 | 0.439 | 4.24 ± 0.71 | 4.27 ± 0.72 | 0.505 | 4.19 ± 0.70 | 4.24 ± 0.72 | 0.348 |
Average | 3.91 ± 0.53 | 4.03 ± 0.57 | 0.121 | 4.07 ± 0.61 | 4.16 ± 0.62 | 0.060 | 4.04 ± 0.59 | 4.13 ± 0.61 | 0.017 |
Cooking | |||||||||
I use natural seasonings such as kelp, anchovies, and mushrooms | 4.60 ± 0.58 | 4.63 ± 0.57 | 0.708 | 4.63 ± 0.62 | 4.58 ± 0.59 | 0.257 | 4.63 ± 0.61 | 4.59 ± 0.59 | 0.384 |
I reduce the saltiness of soybean pastes by adding tofu or onions | 4.26 ± 0.73 | 4.37 ± 0.69 | 0.265 | 4.46 ± 0.63 | 4.50 ± 0.63 | 0.421 | 4.42 ± 0.66 | 4.47 ± 0.64 | 0.222 |
I reduce the use of salt and sauces and instead use spices or herbs | 3.79 ± 0.64 | 4.03 ± 0.75 | 0.038 | 4.07 ± 0.80 | 4.11 ± 0.81 | 0.446 | 4.01 ± 0.77 | 4.10 ± 0.80 | 0.099 |
I season soups and stews at the end of cooking | 4.16 ± 0.86 | 4.38 ± 0.60 | 0.058 | 4.47 ± 0.66 | 4.51 ± 0.61 | 0.399 | 4.40 ± 0.71 | 4.48 ± 0.61 | 0.079 |
I blanch processed meat and fish products before cooking | 4.31 ± 0.63 | 4.32 ± 0.66 | 0.867 | 4.50 ± 0.68 | 4.51 ± 0.64 | 0.813 | 4.46 ± 0.70 | 4.47 ± 0.65 | 0.774 |
I check the sodium content with a salinometer after cooking | 3.94 ± 1.01 | 4.53 ± 0.61 | < 0.001 | 4.18 ± 0.93 | 4.60 ± 0.60 | < 0.001 | 4.13 ± 0.95 | 4.58 ± 0.60 | < 0.001 |
Average | 4.18 ± 0.47 | 4.38 ± 0.50 | 0.003 | 4.39 ± 0.50 | 4.47 ± 0.49 | 0.019 | 4.34 ± 0.50 | 4.45 ± 0.50 | 0.001 |
Serving | |||||||||
Seasonings are served separately | 4.21 ± 0.80 | 4.46 ± 0.58 | 0.021 | 4.44 ± 0.76 | 4.49 ± 0.77 | 0.425 | 4.39 ± 0.77 | 4.48 ± 0.73 | 0.073 |
I serve soups and stews mainly with the solid ingredients | 3.97 ± 0.62 | 4.12 ± 0.68 | 0.142 | 4.18 ± 0.81 | 4.33 ± 0.74 | 0.017 | 4.14 ± 0.78 | 4.28 ± 0.73 | 0.005 |
I post the sodium content of soups and stews | 3.74 ± 1.00 | 4.26 ± 0.61 | < 0.001 | 4.13 ± 0.85 | 4.33 ± 0.76 | 0.002 | 4.04 ± 0.90 | 4.31 ± 0.73 | < 0.001 |
Average | 3.97 ± 0.55 | 4.28 ± 0.50 | < 0.001 | 4.25 ± 0.67 | 4.38 ± 0.62 | 0.006 | 4.19 ± 0.65 | 4.36 ± 0.59 | < 0.001 |
Variable |
FS group (n = 68) |
Non-FS group (n = 245) |
Total (n = 313) |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Before | After | P-value1) | Before | After | P-value1) | Before | After | P-value1) | |
Total average | 3.63 ± 0.382) | 4.26 ± 0.51 | < 0.001 | 3.77 ± 0.45 | 4.33 ± 0.50 | < 0.001 | 3.74 ± 0.44 | 4.31 ± 0.50 | < 0.001 |
Purchase | |||||||||
I check the sodium content when purchasing food | 3.49 ± 0.94 | 4.04 ± 0.84 | < 0.001 | 3.82 ± 0.80 | 3.99 ± 0.82 | 0.007 | 3.75 ± 0.84 | 4.00 ± 0.82 | < 0.001 |
I buy low-sodium products for sauces | 3.53 ± 0.84 | 3.81 ± 0.92 | 0.058 | 3.86 ± 0.78 | 4.00 ± 0.78 | 0.024 | 3.79 ± 0.80 | 3.96 ± 0.82 | 0.003 |
I reduce the purchase of processed foods like frozen foods | 3.94 ± 0.77 | 4.15 ± 0.82 | 0.109 | 4.13 ± 0.74 | 4.20 ± 0.72 | 0.210 | 4.09 ± 0.75 | 4.19 ± 0.74 | 0.057 |
Average | 3.65 ± 0.63 | 4.00 ± 0.75 | 0.003 | 3.94 ± 0.63 | 4.06 ± 0.65 | 0.008 | 3.88 ± 0.64 | 4.05 ± 0.67 | < 0.001 |
Cooking | |||||||||
I use natural seasonings such as kelp, anchovies, and mushrooms | 4.62 ± 0.57 | 4.63 ± 0.54 | 0.871 | 4.56 ± 0.71 | 4.60 ± 0.61 | 0.439 | 4.57 ± 0.69 | 4.61 ± 0.60 | 0.441 |
I reduce the saltiness of soybean pastes by adding tofu or onions | 4.38 ± 0.71 | 4.32 ± 0.68 | 0.575 | 4.47 ± 0.71 | 4.48 ± 0.64 | 0.882 | 4.45 ± 0.71 | 4.45 ± 0.65 | 0.895 |
I reduce the use of salt and sauces and instead use spices or herbs | 3.78 ± 0.79 | 4.03 ± 0.81 | 0.043 | 3.99 ± 0.83 | 4.10 ± 0.81 | 0.092 | 3.95 ± 0.82 | 4.08 ± 0.81 | 0.014 |
I season soups and stews at the end of cooking | 4.28 ± 0.84 | 4.53 ± 0.53 | 0.034 | 4.45 ± 0.71 | 4.56 ± 0.62 | 0.032 | 4.41 ± 0.74 | 4.56 ± 0.60 | 0.003 |
I blanch processed meat and fish products before cooking | 4.26 ± 0.91 | 4.37 ± 0.71 | 0.374 | 4.48 ± 0.73 | 4.53 ± 0.68 | 0.392 | 4.43 ± 0.77 | 4.50 ± 0.69 | 0.237 |
I check the sodium content with a salinometer after cooking | 3.32 ± 1.31 | 4.57 ± 0.58 | < 0.001 | 3.13 ± 1.37 | 4.54 ± 0.71 | < 0.001 | 3.17 ± 1.36 | 4.55 ± 0.68 | < 0.001 |
Average | 4.11 ± 0.49 | 4.41 ± 0.49 | < 0.001 | 4.18 ± 0.54 | 4.47 ± 0.51 | < 0.001 | 4.17 ± 0.53 | 4.46 ± 0.50 | < 0.001 |
Serving | |||||||||
Seasonings are served separately | 4.40 ± 0.88 | 4.47 ± 0.70 | 0.587 | 4.34 ± 0.91 | 4.53 ± 0.78 | 0.003 | 4.35 ± 0.91 | 4.52 ± 0.76 | 0.004 |
I serve soups and stews mainly with the solid ingredients | 3.90 ± 0.79 | 4.09 ± 0.71 | 0.096 | 4.09 ± 0.86 | 4.29 ± 0.76 | 0.002 | 4.05 ± 0.85 | 4.25 ± 0.75 | < 0.001 |
I post the sodium content of soups and stews | 2.96 ± 1.20 | 4.09 ± 0.86 | < 0.001 | 3.05 ± 1.31 | 4.12 ± 1.03 | < 0.001 | 3.03 ± 1.29 | 4.12 ± 0.99 | < 0.001 |
Average | 3.75 ± 0.63 | 4.22 ± 0.60 | < 0.001 | 3.82 ± 0.70 | 4.32 ± 0.68 | < 0.001 | 3.81 ± 0.69 | 4.29 ± 0.67 | < 0.001 |
Variable |
Before |
After |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Importance (n = 68) | Performance (n = 68) | P-value1) | Importance (n = 68) | Performance (n = 68) | P-value1) | |
Total average | 4.06 ± 0.402) | 3.63 ± 0.383) | < 0.001 | 4.27 ± 0.45 | 4.26 ± 0.51 | 0.853 |
Purchase | ||||||
I check the sodium content when purchasing food | 3.90 ± 0.69 | 3.49 ± 0.94 | 0.002 | 4.12 ± 0.56 | 4.04 ± 0.84 | 0.450 |
I buy low-sodium products for sauces | 3.79 ± 0.70 | 3.53 ± 0.84 | 0.011 | 3.87 ± 0.77 | 3.81 ± 0.92 | 0.509 |
I reduce the purchase of processed foods like frozen foods | 4.03 ± 0.67 | 3.94 ± 0.77 | 0.334 | 4.10 ± 0.69 | 4.15 ± 0.82 | 0.536 |
Average | 3.91 ± 0.53 | 3.65 ± 0.63 | 0.001 | 4.03 ± 0.57 | 4.00 ± 0.75 | 0.653 |
Cooking | ||||||
I use natural seasonings such as kelp, anchovies, and mushrooms | 4.60 ± 0.58 | 4.62 ± 0.57 | 0.820 | 4.63 ± 0.57 | 4.63 ± 0.54 | 1.000 |
I reduce the saltiness of soybean pastes by adding tofu or onions | 4.26 ± 0.73 | 4.38 ± 0.71 | 0.073 | 4.37 ± 0.69 | 4.32 ± 0.68 | 0.517 |
I reduce the use of salt and sauces and instead use spices or herbs | 3.79 ± 0.64 | 3.78 ± 0.79 | 0.837 | 4.03 ± 0.75 | 4.03 ± 0.81 | 1.000 |
I season soups and stews at the end of cooking | 4.16 ± 0.86 | 4.28 ± 0.84 | 0.031 | 4.38 ± 0.60 | 4.53 ± 0.53 | 0.017 |
I blanch processed meat and fish products before cooking | 4.31 ± 0.63 | 4.26 ± 0.91 | 0.651 | 4.32 ± 0.66 | 4.37 ± 0.71 | 0.443 |
I check the sodium content with a salinometer after cooking | 3.94 ± 1.01 | 3.32 ± 1.31 | < 0.001 | 4.53 ± 0.61 | 4.57 ± 0.58 | 0.517 |
Average | 4.18 ± 0.47 | 4.11 ± 0.49 | 0.154 | 4.38 ± 0.50 | 4.41 ± 0.49 | 0.423 |
Serving | ||||||
Seasonings are served separately | 4.21 ± 0.80 | 4.20 ± 0.88 | 0.004 | 4.46 ± 0.58 | 4.47 ± 0.70 | 0.829 |
I serve soups and stews mainly with the solid ingredients | 3.97 ± 0.62 | 3.90 ± 0.79 | 0.402 | 4.12 ± 0.68 | 4.09 ± 0.71 | 0.641 |
I post the sodium content of soups and stews | 3.74 ± 1.00 | 2.96 ± 1.20 | < 0.001 | 4.26 ± 0.61 | 4.09 ± 0.86 | 0.057 |
Average | 3.97 ± 0.55 | 3.75 ± 0.63 | 0.002 | 4.28 ± 0.50 | 4.22 ± 0.60 | 0.255 |
Variable |
Before |
After |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Importance (n = 245) | Performance (n = 245) | P-value1) | Importance (n = 245) | Performance (n = 245) | P-value1) | |
Total average | 4.28 ± 0.502) | 3.77 ± 0.453) | < 0.001 | 4.37 ± 0.49 | 4.33 ± 0.50 | 0.072 |
Purchase | ||||||
I check the sodium content when purchasing food | 4.01 ± 0.75 | 3.82 ± 0.80 | < 0.001 | 4.14 ± 0.76 | 3.99 ± 0.82 | 0.001 |
I buy low-sodium products for sauces | 3.98 ± 0.77 | 3.86 ± 0.78 | 0.010 | 4.05 ± 0.78 | 4.00 ± 0.78 | 0.178 |
I reduce the purchase of processed foods like frozen foods | 4.24 ± 0.71 | 4.13 ± 0.74 | 0.006 | 4.27 ± 0.72 | 4.20 ± 0.72 | 0.116 |
Average | 4.07 ± 0.61 | 3.94 ± 0.63 | < 0.001 | 4.16 ± 0.62 | 4.06 ± 0.65 | 0.011 |
Cooking | ||||||
I use natural seasonings such as kelp, anchovies, and mushrooms | 4.63 ± 0.62 | 4.56 ± 0.71 | 0.063 | 4.58 ± 0.59 | 4.60 ± 0.61 | 0.412 |
I reduce the saltiness of soybean pastes by adding tofu or onions | 4.46 ± 0.63 | 4.47 ± 0.71 | 0.726 | 4.50 ± 0.63 | 4.48 ± 0.64 | 0.523 |
I reduce the use of salt and sauces and instead use spices or herbs | 4.07 ± 0.80 | 3.99 ± 0.83 | 0.066 | 4.11 ± 0.81 | 4.10 ± 0.81 | 0.678 |
I season soups and stews at the end of cooking | 4.47 ± 0.66 | 4.45 ± 0.71 | 0.548 | 4.51 ± 0.61 | 4.56 ± 0.62 | 0.074 |
I blanch processed meat and fish products before cooking | 4.50 ± 0.68 | 4.48 ± 0.73 | 0.565 | 4.51 ± 0.64 | 4.53 ± 0.68 | 0.594 |
I check the sodium content with a salinometer after cooking | 4.18 ± 0.93 | 3.13 ± 1.37 | < 0.001 | 4.60 ± 0.60 | 4.54 ± 0.71 | 0.094 |
Average | 4.39 ± 0.50 | 4.18 ± 0.54 | < 0.001 | 4.47 ± 0.49 | 4.47 ± 0.50 | 0.974 |
Serving | ||||||
Seasonings are served separately | 4.44 ± 0.76 | 4.34 ± 0.91 | 0.023 | 4.49 ± 0.77 | 4.53 ± 0.78 | 0.222 |
I serve soups and stews mainly with the solid ingredients | 4.18 ± 0.81 | 4.09 ± 0.86 | 0.041 | 4.33 ± 0.74 | 4.29 ± 0.76 | 0.265 |
I post the sodium content of soups and stews | 4.13 ± 0.85 | 3.05 ± 1.31 | < 0.001 | 4.33 ± 0.76 | 4.12 ± 1.03 | < 0.001 |
Average | 4.25 ± 0.67 | 3.83 ± 0.70 | < 0.001 | 4.38 ± 0.62 | 4.32 ± 0.68 | 0.034 |
Classification | FS group (n = 68) | Non-FS group (n = 245) | Total (n = 313) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Childcare centers | ||||
Facility type | < 0.001 | |||
National/public | 9 (13.2) | 6 (2.4) | 15 (4.8) | |
Private | 51 (75.0) | 71 (29.0) | 122 (39.0) | |
Home | 0 (0.0) | 158 (64.5) | 158 (50.5) | |
Workplace | 4 (5.9) | 5 (2.0) | 9 (2.9) | |
Corporate/organization | 1 (1.5) | 2 (0.8) | 3 (1.0) | |
Cooperative | 0 (0.0) | 3 (1.2) | 3 (1.0) | |
Social welfare corporation | 3 (4.4) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (1.0) | |
No. of children | < 0.001 | |||
≤ 20 | 0 (0.0) | 188 (76.7) | 188 (60.1) | |
21–49 | 34 (50.0) | 57 (23.3) | 91 (29.1) | |
≥ 50 | 34 (50.0) | 0 (0.0) | 34 (10.9) | |
Average | 54.00 ± 20.11 | 19.47 ± 7.37 | 26.97 ± 18.24 | < 0.001 |
Cooks | ||||
Age (year) | < 0.001 | |||
30–49 | 10 (14.7) | 100 (40.8) | 110 (35.1) | |
≥ 50 | 58 (85.3) | 145 (59.2) | 203 (64.9) | |
Average | 55.13 ± 6.39 | 51.33 ± 7.53 | 52.15 ± 7.46 | < 0.001 |
Career | 0.032 | |||
< 1 year | 8 (11.8) | 52 (21.2) | 60 (19.2) | |
1–5 years | 32 (47.1) | 129 (52.7) | 161 (51.4) | |
> 5 years | 28 (41.2) | 64 (26.1) | 92 (29.4) | |
Average (month) | 66.47 ± 63.88 | 48.13 ± 58.38 | 52.11 ± 59.99 | 0.025 |
Cooking certification | < 0.001 | |||
Yes | 63 (92.6) | 46 (18.8) | 109 (34.8) | |
No | 5 (7.4) | 199 (81.2) | 204 (65.2) |
Item |
FS group (n = 68) | Non-FS group (n = 245) | Total (n = 313) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|---|
I eat soup, stew, or noodle soup without leaving any broth |
3.43 ± 0.98 | 3.39 ± 1.07 | 3.40 ± 1.05 | 0.809 |
When eating fried food, I dip it in a lot of soy sauce |
4.16 ± 0.84 | 4.29 ± 0.74 | 4.26 ± 0.76 | 0.237 |
I think side dishes should be strongly seasoned |
4.15 ± 0.80 | 4.24 ± 0.72 | 4.22 ± 0.74 | 0.335 |
When stressed, I crave spicy and salty food |
3.66 ± 1.03 | 3.81 ± 0.96 | 3.78 ± 0.98 | 0.275 |
I check the sodium content when purchasing food | 3.19 ± 0.94 | 3.32 ± 0.99 | 3.29 ± 0.78 | 0.342 |
Average | 3.72 ± 0.51 | 3.81 ± 0.54 | 3.79 ± 0.53 | 0.209 |
Variable | FS group (n = 68) |
Non-FS group (n = 245) |
Total (n = 313) |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Before | After | P-value |
Before | After | P-value |
Before | After | P-value |
|
Total average | 4.06 ± 0.40 |
4.27 ± 0.45 | < 0.001 | 4.28 ± 0.50 | 4.37 ± 0.49 | 0.005 | 4.23 ± 0.49 | 4.35 ± 0.48 | < 0.001 |
Purchase | |||||||||
I check the sodium content when purchasing food | 3.90 ± 0.69 | 4.12 ± 0.56 | 0.028 | 4.01 ± 0.75 | 4.14 ± 0.76 | 0.020 | 3.99 ± 0.74 | 4.14 ± 0.72 | 0.002 |
I buy low-sodium products for sauces | 3.79 ± 0.70 | 3.87 ± 0.77 | 0.533 | 3.98 ± 0.77 | 4.05 ± 0.78 | 0.183 | 3.94 ± 0.76 | 4.01 ± 0.78 | 0.141 |
I reduce the purchase of processed foods like frozen foods | 4.03 ± 0.67 | 4.10 ± 0.69 | 0.439 | 4.24 ± 0.71 | 4.27 ± 0.72 | 0.505 | 4.19 ± 0.70 | 4.24 ± 0.72 | 0.348 |
Average | 3.91 ± 0.53 | 4.03 ± 0.57 | 0.121 | 4.07 ± 0.61 | 4.16 ± 0.62 | 0.060 | 4.04 ± 0.59 | 4.13 ± 0.61 | 0.017 |
Cooking | |||||||||
I use natural seasonings such as kelp, anchovies, and mushrooms | 4.60 ± 0.58 | 4.63 ± 0.57 | 0.708 | 4.63 ± 0.62 | 4.58 ± 0.59 | 0.257 | 4.63 ± 0.61 | 4.59 ± 0.59 | 0.384 |
I reduce the saltiness of soybean pastes by adding tofu or onions | 4.26 ± 0.73 | 4.37 ± 0.69 | 0.265 | 4.46 ± 0.63 | 4.50 ± 0.63 | 0.421 | 4.42 ± 0.66 | 4.47 ± 0.64 | 0.222 |
I reduce the use of salt and sauces and instead use spices or herbs | 3.79 ± 0.64 | 4.03 ± 0.75 | 0.038 | 4.07 ± 0.80 | 4.11 ± 0.81 | 0.446 | 4.01 ± 0.77 | 4.10 ± 0.80 | 0.099 |
I season soups and stews at the end of cooking | 4.16 ± 0.86 | 4.38 ± 0.60 | 0.058 | 4.47 ± 0.66 | 4.51 ± 0.61 | 0.399 | 4.40 ± 0.71 | 4.48 ± 0.61 | 0.079 |
I blanch processed meat and fish products before cooking | 4.31 ± 0.63 | 4.32 ± 0.66 | 0.867 | 4.50 ± 0.68 | 4.51 ± 0.64 | 0.813 | 4.46 ± 0.70 | 4.47 ± 0.65 | 0.774 |
I check the sodium content with a salinometer after cooking | 3.94 ± 1.01 | 4.53 ± 0.61 | < 0.001 | 4.18 ± 0.93 | 4.60 ± 0.60 | < 0.001 | 4.13 ± 0.95 | 4.58 ± 0.60 | < 0.001 |
Average | 4.18 ± 0.47 | 4.38 ± 0.50 | 0.003 | 4.39 ± 0.50 | 4.47 ± 0.49 | 0.019 | 4.34 ± 0.50 | 4.45 ± 0.50 | 0.001 |
Serving | |||||||||
Seasonings are served separately | 4.21 ± 0.80 | 4.46 ± 0.58 | 0.021 | 4.44 ± 0.76 | 4.49 ± 0.77 | 0.425 | 4.39 ± 0.77 | 4.48 ± 0.73 | 0.073 |
I serve soups and stews mainly with the solid ingredients | 3.97 ± 0.62 | 4.12 ± 0.68 | 0.142 | 4.18 ± 0.81 | 4.33 ± 0.74 | 0.017 | 4.14 ± 0.78 | 4.28 ± 0.73 | 0.005 |
I post the sodium content of soups and stews | 3.74 ± 1.00 | 4.26 ± 0.61 | < 0.001 | 4.13 ± 0.85 | 4.33 ± 0.76 | 0.002 | 4.04 ± 0.90 | 4.31 ± 0.73 | < 0.001 |
Average | 3.97 ± 0.55 | 4.28 ± 0.50 | < 0.001 | 4.25 ± 0.67 | 4.38 ± 0.62 | 0.006 | 4.19 ± 0.65 | 4.36 ± 0.59 | < 0.001 |
Variable | FS group (n = 68) |
Non-FS group (n = 245) |
Total (n = 313) |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Before | After | P-value |
Before | After | P-value |
Before | After | P-value |
|
Total average | 3.63 ± 0.38 |
4.26 ± 0.51 | < 0.001 | 3.77 ± 0.45 | 4.33 ± 0.50 | < 0.001 | 3.74 ± 0.44 | 4.31 ± 0.50 | < 0.001 |
Purchase | |||||||||
I check the sodium content when purchasing food | 3.49 ± 0.94 | 4.04 ± 0.84 | < 0.001 | 3.82 ± 0.80 | 3.99 ± 0.82 | 0.007 | 3.75 ± 0.84 | 4.00 ± 0.82 | < 0.001 |
I buy low-sodium products for sauces | 3.53 ± 0.84 | 3.81 ± 0.92 | 0.058 | 3.86 ± 0.78 | 4.00 ± 0.78 | 0.024 | 3.79 ± 0.80 | 3.96 ± 0.82 | 0.003 |
I reduce the purchase of processed foods like frozen foods | 3.94 ± 0.77 | 4.15 ± 0.82 | 0.109 | 4.13 ± 0.74 | 4.20 ± 0.72 | 0.210 | 4.09 ± 0.75 | 4.19 ± 0.74 | 0.057 |
Average | 3.65 ± 0.63 | 4.00 ± 0.75 | 0.003 | 3.94 ± 0.63 | 4.06 ± 0.65 | 0.008 | 3.88 ± 0.64 | 4.05 ± 0.67 | < 0.001 |
Cooking | |||||||||
I use natural seasonings such as kelp, anchovies, and mushrooms | 4.62 ± 0.57 | 4.63 ± 0.54 | 0.871 | 4.56 ± 0.71 | 4.60 ± 0.61 | 0.439 | 4.57 ± 0.69 | 4.61 ± 0.60 | 0.441 |
I reduce the saltiness of soybean pastes by adding tofu or onions | 4.38 ± 0.71 | 4.32 ± 0.68 | 0.575 | 4.47 ± 0.71 | 4.48 ± 0.64 | 0.882 | 4.45 ± 0.71 | 4.45 ± 0.65 | 0.895 |
I reduce the use of salt and sauces and instead use spices or herbs | 3.78 ± 0.79 | 4.03 ± 0.81 | 0.043 | 3.99 ± 0.83 | 4.10 ± 0.81 | 0.092 | 3.95 ± 0.82 | 4.08 ± 0.81 | 0.014 |
I season soups and stews at the end of cooking | 4.28 ± 0.84 | 4.53 ± 0.53 | 0.034 | 4.45 ± 0.71 | 4.56 ± 0.62 | 0.032 | 4.41 ± 0.74 | 4.56 ± 0.60 | 0.003 |
I blanch processed meat and fish products before cooking | 4.26 ± 0.91 | 4.37 ± 0.71 | 0.374 | 4.48 ± 0.73 | 4.53 ± 0.68 | 0.392 | 4.43 ± 0.77 | 4.50 ± 0.69 | 0.237 |
I check the sodium content with a salinometer after cooking | 3.32 ± 1.31 | 4.57 ± 0.58 | < 0.001 | 3.13 ± 1.37 | 4.54 ± 0.71 | < 0.001 | 3.17 ± 1.36 | 4.55 ± 0.68 | < 0.001 |
Average | 4.11 ± 0.49 | 4.41 ± 0.49 | < 0.001 | 4.18 ± 0.54 | 4.47 ± 0.51 | < 0.001 | 4.17 ± 0.53 | 4.46 ± 0.50 | < 0.001 |
Serving | |||||||||
Seasonings are served separately | 4.40 ± 0.88 | 4.47 ± 0.70 | 0.587 | 4.34 ± 0.91 | 4.53 ± 0.78 | 0.003 | 4.35 ± 0.91 | 4.52 ± 0.76 | 0.004 |
I serve soups and stews mainly with the solid ingredients | 3.90 ± 0.79 | 4.09 ± 0.71 | 0.096 | 4.09 ± 0.86 | 4.29 ± 0.76 | 0.002 | 4.05 ± 0.85 | 4.25 ± 0.75 | < 0.001 |
I post the sodium content of soups and stews | 2.96 ± 1.20 | 4.09 ± 0.86 | < 0.001 | 3.05 ± 1.31 | 4.12 ± 1.03 | < 0.001 | 3.03 ± 1.29 | 4.12 ± 0.99 | < 0.001 |
Average | 3.75 ± 0.63 | 4.22 ± 0.60 | < 0.001 | 3.82 ± 0.70 | 4.32 ± 0.68 | < 0.001 | 3.81 ± 0.69 | 4.29 ± 0.67 | < 0.001 |
Variable | Before |
After |
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Importance (n = 68) | Performance (n = 68) | P-value |
Importance (n = 68) | Performance (n = 68) | P-value |
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Total average | 4.06 ± 0.40 |
3.63 ± 0.38 |
< 0.001 | 4.27 ± 0.45 | 4.26 ± 0.51 | 0.853 |
Purchase | ||||||
I check the sodium content when purchasing food | 3.90 ± 0.69 | 3.49 ± 0.94 | 0.002 | 4.12 ± 0.56 | 4.04 ± 0.84 | 0.450 |
I buy low-sodium products for sauces | 3.79 ± 0.70 | 3.53 ± 0.84 | 0.011 | 3.87 ± 0.77 | 3.81 ± 0.92 | 0.509 |
I reduce the purchase of processed foods like frozen foods | 4.03 ± 0.67 | 3.94 ± 0.77 | 0.334 | 4.10 ± 0.69 | 4.15 ± 0.82 | 0.536 |
Average | 3.91 ± 0.53 | 3.65 ± 0.63 | 0.001 | 4.03 ± 0.57 | 4.00 ± 0.75 | 0.653 |
Cooking | ||||||
I use natural seasonings such as kelp, anchovies, and mushrooms | 4.60 ± 0.58 | 4.62 ± 0.57 | 0.820 | 4.63 ± 0.57 | 4.63 ± 0.54 | 1.000 |
I reduce the saltiness of soybean pastes by adding tofu or onions | 4.26 ± 0.73 | 4.38 ± 0.71 | 0.073 | 4.37 ± 0.69 | 4.32 ± 0.68 | 0.517 |
I reduce the use of salt and sauces and instead use spices or herbs | 3.79 ± 0.64 | 3.78 ± 0.79 | 0.837 | 4.03 ± 0.75 | 4.03 ± 0.81 | 1.000 |
I season soups and stews at the end of cooking | 4.16 ± 0.86 | 4.28 ± 0.84 | 0.031 | 4.38 ± 0.60 | 4.53 ± 0.53 | 0.017 |
I blanch processed meat and fish products before cooking | 4.31 ± 0.63 | 4.26 ± 0.91 | 0.651 | 4.32 ± 0.66 | 4.37 ± 0.71 | 0.443 |
I check the sodium content with a salinometer after cooking | 3.94 ± 1.01 | 3.32 ± 1.31 | < 0.001 | 4.53 ± 0.61 | 4.57 ± 0.58 | 0.517 |
Average | 4.18 ± 0.47 | 4.11 ± 0.49 | 0.154 | 4.38 ± 0.50 | 4.41 ± 0.49 | 0.423 |
Serving | ||||||
Seasonings are served separately | 4.21 ± 0.80 | 4.20 ± 0.88 | 0.004 | 4.46 ± 0.58 | 4.47 ± 0.70 | 0.829 |
I serve soups and stews mainly with the solid ingredients | 3.97 ± 0.62 | 3.90 ± 0.79 | 0.402 | 4.12 ± 0.68 | 4.09 ± 0.71 | 0.641 |
I post the sodium content of soups and stews | 3.74 ± 1.00 | 2.96 ± 1.20 | < 0.001 | 4.26 ± 0.61 | 4.09 ± 0.86 | 0.057 |
Average | 3.97 ± 0.55 | 3.75 ± 0.63 | 0.002 | 4.28 ± 0.50 | 4.22 ± 0.60 | 0.255 |
Variable | Before |
After |
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Importance (n = 245) | Performance (n = 245) | P-value |
Importance (n = 245) | Performance (n = 245) | P-value |
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Total average | 4.28 ± 0.50 |
3.77 ± 0.45 |
< 0.001 | 4.37 ± 0.49 | 4.33 ± 0.50 | 0.072 |
Purchase | ||||||
I check the sodium content when purchasing food | 4.01 ± 0.75 | 3.82 ± 0.80 | < 0.001 | 4.14 ± 0.76 | 3.99 ± 0.82 | 0.001 |
I buy low-sodium products for sauces | 3.98 ± 0.77 | 3.86 ± 0.78 | 0.010 | 4.05 ± 0.78 | 4.00 ± 0.78 | 0.178 |
I reduce the purchase of processed foods like frozen foods | 4.24 ± 0.71 | 4.13 ± 0.74 | 0.006 | 4.27 ± 0.72 | 4.20 ± 0.72 | 0.116 |
Average | 4.07 ± 0.61 | 3.94 ± 0.63 | < 0.001 | 4.16 ± 0.62 | 4.06 ± 0.65 | 0.011 |
Cooking | ||||||
I use natural seasonings such as kelp, anchovies, and mushrooms | 4.63 ± 0.62 | 4.56 ± 0.71 | 0.063 | 4.58 ± 0.59 | 4.60 ± 0.61 | 0.412 |
I reduce the saltiness of soybean pastes by adding tofu or onions | 4.46 ± 0.63 | 4.47 ± 0.71 | 0.726 | 4.50 ± 0.63 | 4.48 ± 0.64 | 0.523 |
I reduce the use of salt and sauces and instead use spices or herbs | 4.07 ± 0.80 | 3.99 ± 0.83 | 0.066 | 4.11 ± 0.81 | 4.10 ± 0.81 | 0.678 |
I season soups and stews at the end of cooking | 4.47 ± 0.66 | 4.45 ± 0.71 | 0.548 | 4.51 ± 0.61 | 4.56 ± 0.62 | 0.074 |
I blanch processed meat and fish products before cooking | 4.50 ± 0.68 | 4.48 ± 0.73 | 0.565 | 4.51 ± 0.64 | 4.53 ± 0.68 | 0.594 |
I check the sodium content with a salinometer after cooking | 4.18 ± 0.93 | 3.13 ± 1.37 | < 0.001 | 4.60 ± 0.60 | 4.54 ± 0.71 | 0.094 |
Average | 4.39 ± 0.50 | 4.18 ± 0.54 | < 0.001 | 4.47 ± 0.49 | 4.47 ± 0.50 | 0.974 |
Serving | ||||||
Seasonings are served separately | 4.44 ± 0.76 | 4.34 ± 0.91 | 0.023 | 4.49 ± 0.77 | 4.53 ± 0.78 | 0.222 |
I serve soups and stews mainly with the solid ingredients | 4.18 ± 0.81 | 4.09 ± 0.86 | 0.041 | 4.33 ± 0.74 | 4.29 ± 0.76 | 0.265 |
I post the sodium content of soups and stews | 4.13 ± 0.85 | 3.05 ± 1.31 | < 0.001 | 4.33 ± 0.76 | 4.12 ± 1.03 | < 0.001 |
Average | 4.25 ± 0.67 | 3.83 ± 0.70 | < 0.001 | 4.38 ± 0.62 | 4.32 ± 0.68 | 0.034 |
n (%) or Mean ± SD. FS group, childcare centers registered as group-feeding facilities; non-FS group, childcare centers not registered as group-feeding facilities. χ-test, Fisher’s exact test, Student’s t-test, or Welch’s t-test.
Mean ± SD. FS group, childcare centers registered as group-feeding facilities; non-FS group, childcare centers not registered as group-feeding facilities. Five-point Likert scale (5 as never to 1 as always). Student’s t-test or Welch’s t-test. Reverse coding.
Mean ± SD. FS group, childcare centers registered as group-feeding facilities; non-FS group, childcare centers not registered as group-feeding facilities. Paired t-test. Five-point Likert scale (1 as very unimportant to 5 as very important).
Mean ± SD. FS group, childcare centers registered as group-feeding facilities; non-FS group, childcare centers not registered as group-feeding facilities. Paired t-test. Five-point Likert scale (1 as never to 5 as always).
Mean ± SD. FS group, childcare centers registered as group-feeding facilities. Paired t-test. Five-point Likert scale (1 as very unimportant to 5 as very important). Five-point Likert scale (1 as never to 5 as always).
Mean ± SD. Non-FS group, childcare centers not registered as group-feeding facilities. Paired t-test. Five-point Likert scale (1 as very unimportant to 5 as very important). Five-point Likert scale (1 as never to 5 as always).