Development and Field Application of Meal Service Menu for the Elderly on Busy Farming Season in Hongchun, Gangwon
2009
Kim, H.Y., Yongin University, Yongin, Republic of Korea | Kim, H.R., Rural Development Administration, Suwon, Republic of Korea
Meal service menu for the elderly on busy farming season in Hongchun, Gangwon was developed and applied using seasonal foods from local crops. Acceptance of each menu right after the meal service was investigated while unit cost and leftover of each menu were also monitored. Acceptance of the staple food in Menu 4 showed the highest value with a score of 8.97 and side dishes of Menu 4 were greatly preferred with a score of 8.69 (p less than 0.05). General preference on menu was the highest at Menu 4 scoring 8.78 (p less than 0.05). The amount of leftover for a special meal of Menu 3 was 75.80 g, which was the highest (p less than 0.05). Males left the least of Menu 4 (30.82 g) whereas females did of Menu 2 (10.63 g, p less than 0.05). The field application of the meal plan using seasonal foods and local crops to the rural elderly's house showed very high level of preference and satisfaction, and the small amount of leftover of the supplied meals.
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