경남지역 영양(교)사의 영양교육 실태와 인식에 관한 연구

정효숙 ( Hyo Sook Cheong ),이정숙 ( Jung Suk Lee ) 한국식품조리과학회(구 한국조리과학회) 2012 한국식품조리과학회지 Vol.28 No.3

This study is about the current nutrition education by nutrition teachers and dietitians, and their perception of nutrition education. This study was conducted to discover problems in nutrition education and to set a right direction for such education. A total of 216 nutrition teachers and dietitians, in Gyeongnam, were examined. The results were as follows. Exactly 95.4% of the subjects provided nutrition education to their students. They provided indirect nutrition education(69.9%), direct/indirect nutrition education(26.7%) and direct nutrition education(3.4%). ``Nutrition Counselling Room`` was the most common means of direct nutrition education, while ``handout`` was mostly used as indirect education. ``Desirable food & dietary habits`` were the most included curriculum for indirect/direct nutrition education. The reasons for not providing direct nutrition education were ``because of heavy workload``(34.2%) and ``a lack of class hour for direct education``(29.6%). Exactly 52.8% of the subjects said they would actively promote direct nutrition education if they were given a chance. Exactly 83.3% of the subjects responded nutrition education should begin ``during the kindergarten year``. Exactly 64.4% of them said ``establishment of independent nutrition subject`` was the most effective nutrition education. Exactly 58.8% of them responded educational curriculum should include ``desirable food & dietary habits``. Exactly 41.2% of them said ``establishment of a systematic educational program`` was necessary to launch direct nutrition education. About the effect of nutrition education on changes in students`` food & dietary habits, 2.27 scores out of 5 were earned in average. In other words, many nutrition teachers and dietitians believed that the current nutrition education had little effect on students` food & dietary habits.

다문화 시각에서 접근한 다문화 가정의 결혼이주여성을 위한 영양교육 방안 : 결혼이주여성 및 영양교육 전문가를 대상으로 한 심층인터뷰

김지은 (Kim,Ji Eun ),김지명 (Kim,Ji Myung ),서선희 (Seo,Sun Hee ) 韓國營養學會 2011 Journal of Nutrition and Health Vol.44 No.4

The purpose of this study was to investigate dietary behaviors and nutritional knowledge among immigrant women in multicultural families. In addition, this study reveals a necessity for nutrition education, which is apparent to both immigrant women living in multicultural families as well as nutrition education experts. The survey was conducted with 30 immigrant women within multicultural families in Seoul. The dietary behaviors of the women were significantly different by their period of residence. The longer they had resided in Korea, the higher their dietary behavior score. However, there was no significant difference in nutrition knowledge by their period of residence. This study also conducted in-depth personal interviews with 8 immigrant women who lived in Seoul, and with 4 nutrition education experts. These interviews were performed to provide profound insights regarding the content and means of nutrition education for immigrant women. Nutrition education for immigrant women living in multicultural families should proceed at a basic level in terms of language and content, using bilingual (Korean and their native language) education materials. Education topics and content need to be developed differently according to the level of Korean comprehension and period of residence in Korea. Also, this multicultural approach should be adapted when planning nutrition education since immigrant women have various acculturation levels, and the content and means of education should be adjusted to these acculturation levels. Management after nutrition education is necessary for immigrant women who do not have sufficient understanding of the Korean language. Practical educational methods such as real cooking practices and food purchasing simulations must be developed. Finally, the results suggest that the government needs to establish a systematic plan for nutrition education among immigrant women living in multicultural families. Policy support such as training nutrition educators on multicultural individuals residing in Korea is necessary for active and effective nutritional education. (Korean J Nutr 2011 44(4): 312 ~ 325)

영유아 보육시설의 영양교육 프로그램 개발

이난희,정효지,조성희,최영선 대한지역사회영양학회 2001 대한지역사회영양학회지 Vol.6 No.2

This study was aimed at development of a nutrition education program, which was designed for children, their parents and personnel in preschool nursery facilities and carried out by dieticians. The program was conducted at 6 preschool nursery facilities for 3 months from July to September 1998. Four-hundred thirty-three children aged 2 to 7 years were engaged in the program. Children in each class were given nutrition education practice once a week by dieticians using education materials and a guide book based on a 12-week program. The themes of nutrition education for children consisted of 'knowledge of food sources and foods', 'relations between food and health', 'other roles of food', 'right eating habit', and 'cooking practice'. Each of five leaflets on nutrition education for parents was delivered eery three weeks in a series and leaflets were posted on a bulletin board. Nursery school teachers were educated by their participation in the class with dieticians using education materials. Evaluation of nutrition education by children, parents and personnel was carried out by interviewing and using questionnaires before and after the program. Children responded more positively more positively on their eating behavior and sanitary behaviors after nutrition education. Parents'opinions on the nutrition education program were positive : 72.3 described the nutrition education program as 'very good'and 'good'. In addition, 71.3% answered that the education materials for parents were helpful. A majority(93.8%) of personnel in facilities evaluated the nutrition education program effective. Nursery personnel evaluated the importance of general nutrition knowledge, childhood nutrition, and obesity control for nutrition management and nutrition education more highly after nutrition education. This study indicates that nutrition management and nutrition education programs for preschool nursery facilities are necessary and they would be effective when implemented by dieticians.

동영상을 활용한 영양교육이 초등학생의 영양지식, 식습관 및 식품기호도에 미치는 영향

김경아(Kyung A Kim),이연경(Yeon Kyung Lee) 대한지역사회영양학회 2010 대한지역사회영양학회지 Vol.15 No.1

The purpose of this study was to conduct nutrition education using animations for the establishment of proper eating habits among elementary school students and to evaluate its effectiveness. The subjects of this study were two classes of fourth grade students in an elementary school located in Daegu-city. There were 29 students in each class. One class, the nutrition-education group, received nutrition education; the other class, the no-education group, did not receive the education. After completing the eight nutrition lessons, the effectiveness of the education was analyzed by measuring changes in the nutrition knowledge, eating habits and food preferences of the nutrition-education group vs. the no-education group. Before nutrition education, there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of nutrition knowledge. However, after the nutrition education, the nutrition-education group`s nutrition knowledge was significantly improved, compared to that of the no-education group (p<0.001). Following education, the nutrition-education group`s responses to the eating habit item, I eat fruits every day, were significantly more positive, compared to the responses of the no-education group (p<0.01). However, for the ten food groups listed as food preferences, except for fish and shellfish (p<0.05), there was no significant difference in the responses of the two groups. Following the education, the nutrition-education group showed significantly increased preferences for 12 food items (red beans, mackerels, yellow corvinas, dried laver, kelps, radish, lettuce, pears, kiwi fruits, plums, grapes and sweet drinks made from fermented rice) out of 112 items, compared to the selected preferences of the no-education group. After education, 75.9% of the students in the nutrition-education group indicated changes in their eating habits, and 89.6% of them answered that the nutrition education helped them change their eating habits. The most helpful medium for changing their eating habits was animations (31.0%), followed by songs (20.7%) and lectures (17.2%). As a result of this study, after completing the nutrition education, students in the nutrition-education group showed significant changes in food preferences, and their level of nutrition knowledge was significantly increased. However, their eating habits did not actively change. Therefore, in order to establish proper eating habits, a longer period of consistent education is required, using various educational media and learning methods such as extracurricular activities and discretionary activity programs. (Korean J Community Nutrition 15(1): 50~60, 2010)

영양교사의 영양교육 실태와 비대면 온라인 영양교육에 대한 인식 및 요구도

이슬기,계승희 학습자중심교과교육학회 2022 학습자중심교과교육연구 Vol.22 No.18

Objectives This study was conducted to understand the nutrition education reality among nutrition teachers at elementary, middle, and high schools and examine the awareness and demand for non-face-to-face online nutrition education. Methods The subjects of this study were 158 nutrition teachers at elementary, middle, and high schools in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. For the collected data, the Chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test, or independent sample t-test were performed according to the analysis items using SPSS Statistics version 26.0. Results The study showed that nutrition education was more prominent in elementary than middle and high schools. The lack of time due to overwork in nutrition teachers was suggested as the main reason for the failure to provide nutrition education. As the methods of implementing nutrition education, it was found that there were many direct education methods in the form of lectures during discretionary activity time in elementary schools, whereas indirect education methods using school newsletter were common in middle and high schools. As for the contents of nutrition education in schools for the past year, a balanced diet, good eating habits, and table manner were taught in the lower grades of elementary school, and food poisoning management was educated in the upper grades of elementary school. In addition, the proportions of contents on a balanced diet, obesity prevention and weight management, food poisoning management, food hygiene, eating blandly, and nutrition labeling were high in middle school. There was a high level of education in high school on healthy snack intake, obesity prevention and weight management, and nutrition labeling. Less than half of the study subjects experienced online nutrition education. The limitations of online nutrition education were the lack of a sense of presence with learners in online nutrition education and the restrictions on activity classes such as practice and experience. The highest percentage responded that various content levels are needed to be provided as a measure to improve online nutrition education. Conclusions Based on the results of this study, measures to activate online nutrition education are needed to be performed non-face-to-face in preparation for the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. 목적 본 연구는 초⋅중⋅고등학교 영양교사의 영양교육 실태를 파악하고, 비대면 온라인 영양교육에 대한 인식 및 요구도를 알아보기 위해 수행되었다. 방법 연구대상은 서울시와 경기도 지역의 초등학교, 중학교 및 고등학교 영양교사 158명이었고, 설문조사는 구글폼의 형태로 링크를 이메일로 전송하여 실시하였다. 수집된 자료는 SPSS Statistics version 26.0을 이용하여 분석항목에 따라 카이제곱검정(Chi-squared test) 또는 피셔의 정확검정(Fisher’s exact test) 및 독립표본 t-test를 실시하였다. 결과 초등학교에서의 영양교육 실시 비율이 중⋅고등학교보다 더 높았으며, 영양교육을 실시하지 못하는 주요 이유로 영양교사의업무과다로 인한 시간부족을 제시하였다. 영양교육 실시 방법으로 초등학교는 재량활동 시간에 강의식으로 직접 교육하는 방법, 중⋅ 고등학교에서는 가정통신문을 이용하는 간접교육의 방법이 많은 것으로 조사되었다. 최근 1년간 학교에서의 영양교육 실시 내용은초등학교 저학년에서는 균형있는 식사와 올바른 식습관, 식사예절, 초등학교 고학년에서는 식중독 관리, 중학교에서는 균형있는 식사, 비만예방 및 체중관리, 식중독 관리, 식품위생, 싱겁게 먹기, 영양표시의 비율이 높았다. 고등학교에서는 건강간식 섭취, 비만예방 및 체중관리 및 영양표시 내용이 많이 교육되었다. 또한 환경오염(학교급식 잔반 줄이기)에 관한 교육내용은 초⋅중⋅고등학교의 모든 학년에서 다루어졌다. 연구대상자 중 온라인 영양교육을 실시한 경험의 비율은 과반수 미만이었으며, 온라인 영양교육에서학습자와의 실재감 부족, 실습이나 체험 등의 활동수업의 제약을 한계점으로 제시하였다. 온라인 영양교육의 개선방안으로 다양한수준의 콘텐츠 제공이 필요하다고 응답한 비율이 가장 높았다. 결론 본 연구결과를 통해 COVID-19와 같은 감염병 발생 및 확산을 대비하여 비대면으로 이루어질 수 있는 온라인 영양교육의활성화 방안이 마련되어야 하겠다.

고등학생의 영양 관련 문제점 분석 및 영양 교육 프로그램 개발 ( II ) - 고등학생 대상 영양 교육 프로그램 개발 -

이은주,소혜경,최봉순,Lee, Eun-Ju,Soh, Hye-Kyung,Choi, Bong-Soon 동아시아식생활학회 2007 동아시아식생활학회지 Vol.17 No.3

Previously, we analyzed for nutrition knowledge and the use of nutrition knowledge in the everyday lives of students in order to develop nutrition education programs that focus on desirable behavior change. From this, we found that female students desired to participate in nutrition education more than male students, and regarding their concerns for nutrition education, 73.2% of the females and 50.0% of the males displayed interest in 'obesity and the regulation of body weight'. Therefore, this study showed female students give more attention to the obesity and the regulation of body weight than male students(p=.000<.001). In addition, female students had higher interests($8.63{\pm}1.67$) than male students ($7.45{\pm}2.03$) in nutrition knowledge(p=.000<.001). By investigating the use of nutrition knowledge in everyday life, our research indicated that the actual use of nutrition knowledge was less. To encourage students to persue dietary lives addressing the concerns confirmed above, the following needed to occur. 1) Provide them nutrition information for the main processed foodstuffs encountered when dining out(breads, cakes, cookies, and carbonated beverage). 2) Teach them to read food nutrition labels. 3) Help them find a lifestyle connection through lasting self-management methods and the generation of social support. Accordingly, this required developing effective and practical nutrition education programs that considered regional characteristics and gender differences. The most important factors considered during nutrition education program development were the need for motivation and ongoing education by stage of change, rather than temporal education through specific problem analysis, in order that those being educated may bring about a change of behavior by themselves. Therefore, from this study, we have suggested the use of multilateral operating strategies for successful nutrition education. In addition the phase model of behavior change should be applied. Our programs were aimed at self owned nutritional management so that students could master their own methods for acquiring skills and enjoying dietary life. The research may be summed up as follows. First, the purpose of education at the recognition stage of change was to attempt motivation for nutrition improvement, by analyzing the problems such as food buying habit and the main purchasing viewpoints when dining out. Second, the purpose of education at the action stage of change was to help students acquire of concrete methods for behavior modification by linking the program to their home as well as to teachers with various activities that suited the situation at school. This was done by analyzing the processes and decisions pertaining to dining out the main processed foodstuffs and principal components, etc. through data and experimental practice. Third, the purpose of education for changing of habits and values, or the maintenance stage, was to investigate the various reasons that undesirable behaviors were induced, and then determine a lasting self-management method as well as how to generate social support. If the nutrition education program developed in this study is utilized on site, someone in the primary role as the nutrition educator and trained specifically in nutrition, can help induce the health promotion in the community as well as lasting dietary management, by executing a link with families in parallel with educating teaching staff and students' parents. In addition, this program can playa role in the government policies related to the health promotion for our youth who are the foundation of our nation and who can enhance our national competitive power.

충남 일부 지역 초등학생의 영양교육에 대한 인식 및 영양지식 실태

박진영(Jin Young Park),이제혁(Je-Hyuk Lee),김명희(Myung Hee Kim) 동아시아식생활학회 2015 동아시아식생활학회지 Vol.25 No.4

To supply basic data for systemic nutrition education, perception of nutrition education and nutrition knowledge was investigated in elementary school students (4∼6th grade) in Chungnam province. Forty-six percent of students had a normal level of interest in nutrition, and 43.8% of students had a normal level of nutrition knowledge. Male students (56.1%) and female students (43.7%) wanted nutrition education via lectures in class (p<0.001), with a significant difference based on gender. In addition, most students wanted ‘cooking’ as nutrition education content, with a significant difference based on gender (p< 0.001). Approximately 59% of students (boys 53.7% and girls 64.6%) responded that the reason not to practice the contents of nutrition education is ‘not interested’ (male 44%, female 34.1%) (p<0.05). For necessity of nutrition education, 38.1% of subjects answered ‘normal’, and 42.8% of students responded that nutrition education is not helpful since there is no interest. On the contrary, necessity of nutrition education was recognized by 30.8% of male students and 30.8% of female students for prevention of obesity and health life with a balanced diet, respectively. Students (66%) wanted a nutrition teacher, and 33.2% of male students wanted nutrition education once a month, whereas 34.5% of female students wanted it once a week (p<0.01). And 54.8% of students responded that current frequency of nutrition education is adequate. The average score of nutrition knowledge for female students was higher than that of male students, and a higher grade received a higher score of nutrition knowledge. The level of nutrition knowledge was not relevant to the actual score of the individual. Based on this result, it is necessary to activate and expand nutrition education in elementary schools to emphasize the importance of nutrition education. Additionally, future nutrition education should be more available to practice in life as well as improvement of nutrition knowledge. Investigation into nutrition knowledge according to gender and grade is necessary for continuous and systemic nutrition education.

예비영양교사의 학교에서의 영양교육 경험 및 방향 설정에 대한 인식 조사

이은주 ( Eun Ju Lee ),이해영 ( Hae Young Lee ) 韓國食生活文化學會 2009 韓國食生活文化學會誌 Vol.24 No.4

The purposes of study were to survey the status of nutrition education in school and investigate the perception of nutrition teacher candidates concerning the direction and ideal method for nutrition education. A questionnaire was distributed to 554 nutrition teacher candidates from August to October, 2006. A total of 468 usable data were collected (84.5% response rate). The statistical data analysis was completed by using SPSS for Windows (ver. 10.0) for descriptive analysis, ANOVA and X2-test. About 52% of respondents had nutrition education teaching experience. Half of the respondents indicated that the necessity for nutrition education stemmed from their own need for such education. The main problem in students` dietary life was `the increasing intake of processed foods, instant foods and fast foods (4.23 out of Likert 5 point scale)` and the major nutritional problem was `high calorie intake with low essential nutrients (3.96 out of Likert 5 point scale)`. Over half the respondents (53.4%) recommended that nutrition education be oriented towards behavioral change rather than knowledge delivery. Social learning theory was preferred mostly as an theory apt to nutrition education (60.3%) and the most effective means of education was referred to organizing the regular class for nutrition education (50.5%). The `playing such as songs or game` was reported as both effective and realizable method in nutrition education.

초등학교 기반 당류 섭취 저감화 영양교육 실태 및 요구도

김미현(Kim, Mi-Hyun),연지영(Yeon, Jee-Young) 한국영양학회 2018 Journal of Nutrition and Health Vol.51 No.5

전국 초등학교 영양교사를 대상으로 학교 기반 당류 섭취 줄이기 영양교육 프로그램에 대한 실태 및 요구도를 조사하여 초등학교에서 활용할 수 있는 어린이 당류 섭취 줄이기 교육 프로그램 개발의 기초자료를 마련하고자 하였다. 2017년 7월에 온라인 설문으로 이루어진 조사에 전국의 영양교사 230명이 최종적으로 참여하였다. 어린이 대상 당류 섭취 관련 영양교육 실태를 조사한 결과 당류 섭취 저감화를 주요 주제로 영양교육을 실시한 비율은 각각 33.9%였고, 교육 대상 학년은 4학년과 3학년이, 교육 회차는 연 1회, 영양교육 자료 수집 경로는 식약처 등 보건 관련 정부기관이 가장 많았다. 어린이의 당류 섭취 줄이기 관련 영양교육의 필요성에 대하여 81.8%가 필요하다고 답하였고, 정부 차원의 어린이 당류 섭취 줄이기 교육 프로그램의 개발 및 보급의 필요성에 대하여 99.1%가 필요하다고 하였다. 어린이의 당류 섭취 줄이기 영양교육이 가장 필요하다 생각하는 대상은 1학년이 가장 높았으나, 영양교육이 현실적으로 적합하다고 응답한 대상은 3학년이 가장 높았다. 당류 섭취 관련 영양교육 프로그램에 대한 요구도 조사에서 초등학생 대상 당류 영양교육에서 꼭 다루어야 할 내용은 저학년의 경우 당류 섭취와 건강문제, 당류 함량이 높은 식품, 당류 섭취 줄이기 실천 행동으로 나타났고, 고학년의 경우 당류 섭취와 건강문제, 단맛 중독, 당류 영양표시 확인, 당류의 적정 섭취량, 당류 섭취 줄이기 실천행동의 비율이 높았다. 초등학생 대상 당류 영양교육에 효과적이라고 생각하는 교육방법으로는 저학년과 고학년 모두 실험활동이 가장 높았고, 다음으로 저학년은 교육 동화를 활용한 교육, 동영상/인터넷을 통한 교육으로 나타났으며, 고학년의 경우는 조리실습을 통한 교육, 동영상/인터넷을 통한 교육 등의 순으로 나타났다. 초등학생 대상 당류 영양교육에 효과적이라고 생각하는 교육매체는 저학년은 실물 또는 모형이 가장 높았고, 고학년은 실험키트가 가장 높게 나타났다. 교실 내 자유 활동 시간에 자율참여에 의한 당류 섭취 줄이기 교육이 이루어질 수 있도록 유도하기 위한 매체로 저학년과 고학년 대상 모두에서 게임과 동영상의 비율이 높았다. 이상의 결과를 통해 초등학교에서 영양교사를 중심으로 한 당류 섭취 저감화 교육이 일부에서 시행되고 있으나, 교육 시간이 짧고 활동 유형이 제한되어 있었다. 또한, 초등학교 영양교사들의 당류 섭취 줄이기 영양교육의 필요성에 대한 인식과 요구는 매우 높은 것으로 나타났으며, 초등학교에서의 영양교육은 체험활동으로 이루어지기 때문에 저학년과 고학년에서 모두 실험 및 실습을 중심으로 한 교육 프로그램에 대한 요구가 높았고, 자율활동 시간을 활용한 교육 방법에 대하여서는 공통적으로 게임 교구에 대한 요구가 높게 나타났다. 따라서 초등학교 기반 당류 섭취 줄이기 영양교육 프로그램 개발과 보급의 시의성이 매우 높으며 개발 시 초등학생 및 교육 환경을 고려한 체험 활동 및 게임 교구 등의 개발이 이루어져야 할 것이다. Purpose: This study examined the status and needs of school-based nutritional education programs for reducing sugars intake in elementary schools. Methods: A total of 230 elementary nutrition teachers participated in this study through an online survey in July 2017. Results: Approximately one-third of the schools conducted nutrition education on reducing sugars intake as a main topic. The most frequent educated grade and education period were 4th and 3rd grade, and once a year. Most of the nutrition teachers answered that nutrition education related to reducing sugars intake for children was necessary. The nutrition teachers answered that first graders were the recipients in most need of nutrition education for reducing sugars but, realistically, third graders were the most suitable for nutrition education. The appropriate education topics were limited to the lower grades, such as sugars consumption related health problems, foods containing high sugars, and behaviors to reduce sugars intake; however, a wider variety of topics were selected for the upper grades. The experiment was considered to be an effective educational method for both the lower and upper grades. The most appropriate nutrition education media appeared to be a mock-up in the lower grades, and an experiment kit in the upper grades. Games and videos were highly considered to be effective media to educate students in reducing sugars consumption by voluntary participation in free time in the classroom in both the lower and upper grades. Conclusion: Nutrition education programs focusing on sugars intake reduction were conducted in some elementary schools, but the training time was short and the types of activities were limited. The perception and demand for nutrition education was very high. Therefore, the development and dissemination of elementary school-based nutritional education programs for sugars intake reduction is urgently needed. Moreover, to develop an effective nutrition education program, the education environment and demand in the field should be fully considered.

Nutrition education programs necessary for social welfare facilities for persons with disabilities: a cross-sectional study

김진경,전민선 대한지역사회영양학회 2024 대한지역사회영양학회지 Vol.29 No.1

'Objectives This study investigated the need for nutrition education aimed at improving the health of residents and users of social welfare facilities for persons with disability and aimed to provide basic information for developing a nutrition education program that meets the needs of the field. Methods Altogether, 249 employees working in social welfare facilities for people with disabilities were included in the study. Data on the health status of residents/users, meal management, nutritional education, nutritional education needs, and awareness of nutritional education were obtained through online surveys. A descriptive analysis was conducted to analyze the demographic characteristics, needs, and perceptions of the respondents, and independent t-tests and χ2 tests were performed to analyze and compare the differences between residential and daycare facilities. Results The majority of residents/users of social welfare facilities for persons with disabilities have developmental disabilities. When educating residents with residents/users of social welfare facilities, ‘personal hygiene’ was the most necessary topic, followed by ‘obesity management’ education. Regarding the methods of providing education, face-to-face lectures demonstrated a high demand. They responded that when nutrition education experts provide nutrition education to people with disabilities, they must understand ‘the physical characteristics of persons with disabilities’ and have the ability to determine appropriate nutrition for such people. The most appropriate nutrition program training would be twice a year, lasting 30 min to 1 h per training session. Conclusions It will present a direction for operating a nutrition education program for persons with disabilities that meets their needs of social welfare facilities and ultimately contribute to the establishment and activation of nutrition education tailored to welfare facilities for such individuals in Korea. 'Objectives This study investigated the need for nutrition education aimed at improving the health of residents and users of social welfare facilities for persons with disability and aimed to provide basic information for developing a nutrition education program that meets the needs of the field. Methods Altogether, 249 employees working in social welfare facilities for people with disabilities were included in the study. Data on the health status of residents/users, meal management, nutritional education, nutritional education needs, and awareness of nutritional education were obtained through online surveys. A descriptive analysis was conducted to analyze the demographic characteristics, needs, and perceptions of the respondents, and independent t-tests and χ2 tests were performed to analyze and compare the differences between residential and daycare facilities. Results The majority of residents/users of social welfare facilities for persons with disabilities have developmental disabilities. When educating residents with residents/users of social welfare facilities, ‘personal hygiene’ was the most necessary topic, followed by ‘obesity management’ education. Regarding the methods of providing education, face-to-face lectures demonstrated a high demand. They responded that when nutrition education experts provide nutrition education to people with disabilities, they must understand ‘the physical characteristics of persons with disabilities’ and have the ability to determine appropriate nutrition for such people. The most appropriate nutrition program training would be twice a year, lasting 30 min to 1 h per training session. Conclusions It will present a direction for operating a nutrition education program for persons with disabilities that meets their needs of social welfare facilities and ultimately contribute to the establishment and activation of nutrition education tailored to welfare facilities for such individuals in Korea.