J Nutr Health.  2015 Feb;48(1):105-112. 10.4163/jnh.2015.48.1.105.

A survey of eco-foodservice perception and satisfaction of elementary school parents in Jeju

• Jeong MH
• Chae IS

• KMID: 2327180
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4163/jnh.2015.48.1.105

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study analyzed the eco-foodservice perception and satisfaction of 344 elementary school parents in Jeju surveyed from February 1~12, 2010, with the aim of providing basic data for quality improvement of eco-foodservice in Jeju.
METHODS
The data were analyzed by descriptive analysis, chi2-test, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation coefficients, using the SPSS Win program (version 12.0).
RESULTS
Regarding awareness of eco-friendly food materials of subjects, average score was 3.52 points (out of 5 scales) and 'difference between eco-friendly and general agricultural products (3.76)' showed the highest score whereas 'assurance standard and label of eco-friendly agricultural products (3.31)' showed the lowest score. In terms of the recognition of eco-foodservice implementation, 75.0% of parents were aware of it. Regarding the eco-foodservice satisfaction of the subjects, average score was 3.88 points (out of 5 scales) and food safety (3.98 points) showed the highest score whereas food taste (3.70 points) showed the lowest score. The eco-foodservice perception of subjects showed positive correlation with their eco-foodservice satisfaction.
CONCLUSION
It is necessary for the government and the local government to provide continuing education for school parents in order to enhance their perception of eco-friendly food materials. In addition, systematic and appropriate government support is needed in order to ensure internal stability of eco-foodservice.

Keyword

eco-foodservice; perception; satisfaction; eco-friendly food materials

MeSH Terms

Education, Continuing
Food Safety
Humans
Local Government
Parents*
Quality Improvement

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