Milk intake is inversely related to obesity in men and in young women: data from the Portuguese Health Interview Survey 1998–1999

Marques‐Vidal, Pedro; Gonçalves, Aldina; Dias, Carlos Matias

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“…Interestingly, and contrary to an American study (Popkin et al, 2003), the highest increase in milk intake was observed in the less well-educated group. Overall, our data indicate that the milk (and thus calcium) intake of the Portuguese population is improving, with possible beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk factors (Zemel, 2001;Reid et al, 2002;Schröder et al, 2002) and obesity, as several studies have shown that increased milk or dairy products intake is inversely related to obesity (Mirmiran et al, 2005;Marques-Vidal et al, 2006).…”

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Trends of food intake in Portugal, 1987–1999: results from the National Health Surveys

Marques‐Vidal

Ravasco

Dias³

et al. 2006

Eur J Clin Nutr

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Objective: To assess trends of food intake in Portugal. Design: Analysis of three cross-sectional studies : 1987, 1995-1996 and 1998-1999. Setting: Representative samples of free-living individuals. Subjects: 64 734 men and 71 282 women. Interventions: Food intake was assessed by questionnaires inquiring the number of meals and which foodstuffs (fish, meat, milk, rice/pasta/potatoes, soup, vegetables and fruit) had been consumed the day before. Results: Age-adjusted average number of meals decreased from 3.370.1 in 1987 to 2.970.1 in 1998-1999 in both genders (Po0.001). In men, the percentage of subjects consuming meat, milk and potatoes/rice/pasta increased from 73, 66 and 91% in 1987 to 83, 74 and 95% in 1998-1999, respectively. The percentage of subjects consuming soup and fish decreased from 70 and 56% in 1987 to 62 and 53% in 1998-1999, respectively. In women, the percentage of subjects consuming meat, milk, potatoes/rice/pasta and vegetable increased from 70, 66, 89 and 71% in 1987 to 78, 77, 93 and 83% in 1998-1999, respectively. The percentage of subjects consuming soup and fish decreased from 70 and 55% in 1987 to 64 and 53% in 1998-1999, respectively. These trends were more pronounced in the younger age, which also displayed a higher frequency of snacking. Multivariate analysis adjusting for age group, region and educational level showed that the consumption of meat, milk and vegetables increased and the consumption of soup, fish and fruit decreased in 1998-1999 relative to 1995-1996. Conclusions: Within a decade, the Portuguese dietary pattern has changed considerably, shifting from a traditional, south European to a more Westernized, protein-rich diet. Sponsorship: The Unidade de Nutrição e Metabolismo of the Instituto de Medicina Molecular is partially funded by a grant from the FCT (Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia) ref. RUN 437.

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Trends of food intake in Portugal, 1987–1999: results from the National Health Surveys

Marques‐Vidal

Ravasco

Dias³

et al. 2006

Eur J Clin Nutr

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“…Assessment of functional food consumption FF, which were selected according to a list (42) , were taken from the FFQ. Moreover, modified milk (milk with low/ reduced fat, milk with added n-3), infusions (coffee and tea) and soya milk were considered as FF in this review, due to various studies that reported these foods might reduce the risk of some diseases (43)(44)(45)(46)(47)(48)(49) .…”

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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and consumption of functional foods among the Balearic Islands’ adolescent population

Özen¹,

Bibiloni

Murcia

et al. 2014

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: To assess differences in adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) between consumers and non-consumers of functional foods among the Balearic Islands' adolescent population. Design: Cross-sectional nutritional survey carried out (2007)(2008) in the Balearic Islands, a Mediterranean region. Dietary assessment was based on a semi-quantitative FFQ and two non-consecutive 24 h recalls. Anthropometric measurements and questions related to socio-economic status, physical activity and adherence to the MD were assessed. Setting: Data obtained from a representative sample of all inhabitants living in the Balearic Islands aged 12-17 years. Subjects: A random sample (n 1961) of the adolescent population was interviewed. Results: The mean adherence to the MD among consumers of functional foods was 56·42 (SD 6·05) % and 55·76 (SD 5·41) % among non-consumers. Consumption of fruit juice, fibre-rich bread/cookies, cereal bars, fish and soya milk was higher among adolescents with high MD adherence, and consumption of modified milk, probiotics, breakfast cereals and infusions was higher among adolescents with low MD adherence. Daily intakes of functional dietary components from plant foods (dietary fibre, vitamins C and E, carotene, folic acid) were higher among adolescents with high MD adherence. Conclusions: The Balearic Islands' adolescent population had moderate adherence to the MD; higher adherence was observed among consumers of functional foods. Average daily intakes of functional foods and functional dietary components were higher among adolescents with high adherence to the MD. Gender, age and low parental education were risk factors for low adherence to the MD, mainly among non-consumers of functional foods.

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“…High fat snacks and sugar-rich drinks provide a tremendous amount of energy, thus frequent consumption of unhealthy snacks is mentioned as a potential cause of obesity (10). On the other hand, results of many studies suggest that decreasing milk or dairy consumption my lead to increased body fat and obesity (11)(12)(13).…”

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Assessment of the Correlation between BMI, Waist Circumference, and the Snacking Pattern and Dairy Consumption among Female Student Residents of Shiraz University Dormitories

Faghih¹,

Mohebpour²,

Eskandari³

2014

Women's Health Bull

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Background:It is suggested that the type and frequency of snacks as well as dairy consumption can influence body weight and composition. Objectives: This study attempts to assess the correlation of BMI and waist circumference with snacking pattern and dairy consumption among female university students. Materials and Methods: We randomly selected 112 female students who were residents of Shiraz University dormitories as participants in this cross-sectional study. Weight, height and waist circumference of the participants were measured. Demographic and food frequency questionnaires were completed in face-to-face interviews. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16. Results:The results showed that 17% of participants were underweight, 74.1% were normal weight and 8.9% were overweight. Among participants, 95.5% had a normal waist circumference whereas the waist circumference in 4.5% was above normal. There were 63.3% of female students who consumed just one snack per day. Confectionaries (84.1%) were the most popular snacks. Mean ± SD dairy consumption was 1.78 ± 1.20 servings per day. There were no correlations between body mass index and waist circumference with snacking pattern or dairy intake. Conclusions:The majority of our subjects had normal weight and waist circumference, thus we did not find any correlation between body mass index and waist circumference to snacking pattern or dairy intake. Similar studies should be conducted that enroll both overweight and normal weight subjects.

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Milk intake is inversely related to obesity in men and in young women: data from the Portuguese Health Interview Survey 1998–1999

Cited by 85 publications

References 25 publications

Trends of food intake in Portugal, 1987–1999: results from the National Health Surveys

Trends of food intake in Portugal, 1987–1999: results from the National Health Surveys

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and consumption of functional foods among the Balearic Islands’ adolescent population

Assessment of the Correlation between BMI, Waist Circumference, and the Snacking Pattern and Dairy Consumption among Female Student Residents of Shiraz University Dormitories

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