Health and Welfare Policy Forum 2022.8 No.310, pp.38-53
Abstract
Diet directly affects the nutritional status of individuals and groups, and nutritional status is an important determinant of health. Since differences in the dietary habits of North and South Koreans can lead to differences in nutritional status and even health status, continuous cooperation is required to provide adequate nutrition for North Koreans. As a result of an exploratory survey of North Korean refugees, the diet of North Koreans is improving, but a comparison of nutritional supply through data analysis of international organizations shows that North Korea's energy supply is only 65% of that of South Korea. In particular, North Korea's energy supply ratio is considered to be inappropriate because it is high in carbohydrates and low in fat and protein. In the future, food and nutrition assistance to North Korea needs to include more diverse food sources than grains. In particular, if support for the supply of animal food and the development of livestock and fisheries is provided, it is expected to have a positive effect on improving the nutritional status of North Koreans by helping them achieve a balanced diet.
