초등학생 학부모를 위한 식품첨가물(아질산, 아황산)의 Risk Communication 매체 개발

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop risk communication materials on food additives (nitrite, sulfur dioxide) for the parents of elementary school children. Nitrite and sulfur dioxide are the food additives used in ham, sausage and dried fruits which are the favorite processed foods of children. A survey was conducted from 350 parents whose children attended elementary schools in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, and their perception and information demand on food additives were analyzed focused on nitrite and sulfur dioxide. Although the parents were very concerned about the safety of food additives, the consumption levels through processed food, were far below the ADI. Based on the survey results, a booklet called 'Smart Mom - sulfur dioxide and nitrite' was developed, and the contents included the following: the meaning and kinds of food additives, how to read food ingredient label, how to reduce food additives during cooking, ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake), useful web site to resolve a fear and getting sound information on food additives, etc.. When the developed risk communication booklet was applied to 90 parents as a dietary educational material, the results were very satisfactory, which suggested the effectiveness of the material. Therefore, the developed material 'Smart Mom - sulfur dioxide and nitrite' could be used to facilitate the risk communication on food additives for parents who have great interests on their children's dietary life by providing sound information on food additives.