title: Daily intake of dairy products in Brazil and contributions to nutrient intakes: a cross-sectional study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Dairy products are sources of protein and micronutrients important in a healthy diet. The purpose of the present analysis was to estimate consumption of dairy products by Brazilians and identify contributions of dairy products to nutrient intakes.
  
  
  METHODS
  Dairy consumption data were obtained from 24 h dietary records. Dairy products were defined as milk (including flavoured), cheese and yoghurt. Estimates of dairy product intakes were generated for all individuals, individuals in urban and rural households and for age groups 10-18 years, 19-59 years and ≥60 years. Contributions to nutrient intakes were estimated for the total sample and sub-populations.
  
  
  METHODS
  Nationwide cross-sectional survey, 2008-2009.
  
  
  METHODS
  Nationally representative sample of individuals aged ≥10 years in the Individual Food Intake survey, a component of the Brazilian Household Budget Survey (n 34 003).
  
  
  RESULTS
  Among individuals aged ≥10 years, per capita intake of dairy products was 142 (se 2.1) g/d. Dairy product intake was higher among individuals in urban compared with rural areas and among groups 10-18 years and ≥60 years compared with adults aged 19-59 years. Dairy products accounted for 6.1% of daily energy intake, 7.3% of protein, 16.9% of saturated fat, 11.1% and 4.3% of total and added sugars, respectively, and 10.2-37.9% of daily Ca, vitamin D, P, vitamin A and K.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dairy products were substantial contributors to daily intakes of selected nutrients of concern in Brazil, although mean daily dairy product consumption was less than a typical portion. Education efforts in Brazil to raise awareness about the nutritional role of dairy foods may serve to improve overall diet quality.
authors.affiliation: 1Exponent,Inc.,Center for Chemical Regulation & Food Safety,1150 Connecticut Avenue,NW,Washington,DC 20036,USA.
authors.forename: Mary M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.affiliation: 1Exponent,Inc.,Center for Chemical Regulation & Food Safety,1150 Connecticut Avenue,NW,Washington,DC 20036,USA.
authors.forename: Leila M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Barraj
authors.affiliation: 2PepsiCo Global R&D Nutrition,Chicago,IL,USA.
authors.forename: Lindsey D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Toth
authors.affiliation: 2PepsiCo Global R&D Nutrition,Chicago,IL,USA.
authors.forename: Laura S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Harkness
authors.affiliation: 2PepsiCo Global R&D Nutrition,Chicago,IL,USA.
authors.forename: Douglas R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Bolster
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003611:Dairy Products; D004034:Diet Surveys; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000032:analysis; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000032:analysis; D019422:Dietary Sucrose / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis; D002149:Energy Intake; D006801:Humans; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000032:analysis; D008875:Middle Aged; D009753:Nutritive Value; D064167:Recommended Dietary Allowances; D012424:Rural Population; D014505:Urban Population; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D004041:Dietary Fats; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D019422:Dietary Sucrose; D018977:Micronutrients; D014815:Vitamins
keywords: Brazil; Dairy products; Dietary survey; Milk