Changes in Eating-Out Frequency according to Sociodemo-graphic Characteristics and Nutrient Intakes among Korean Adults

Background: the quality of out-of-home foods is an increasingly important issue due to increasing popularity of eating out. the objective of this study was to analyze the relationship of eating-out frequency with general characteristics, dietary habits, and nutrient intakes among korean adults.methods: this study collected data from 2010- 2015 knhanes. the total number of participants was 33,427 korean adults aged 19 years and older. all statistical analyses were conducted using sas software version 9.3. results: eating-out more frequently was associated with younger, unmarried, employed, urban resident, higher income, higher education, and being male. regarding dietary behavior, subjects with skipping breakfast and taking snack behavior showed a tendency to eat out more frequently. meanwhile, energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, and sodium intake were higher in subjects with ≥ 5/week eating-out frequency than those in subjects with < 5/week eating-out frequency. conclusion: this study provides important insights into the effect of targeted public health education and policies.