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Yogurt consumption is associated with lower body weight status and improved nutrient intakes in adult women (1018.11)
Author(s) -
Gugger Carolyn,
Joshi Nandan,
Albertson Ann
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.1018.11
Subject(s) - medicine , overweight , environmental health , nutrient , obesity , body mass index , vitamin d and neurology , consumption (sociology) , food science , gerontology , biology , ecology , social science , sociology
This study aimed to determine estimates of yogurt consumption, nutrient intakes and body mass index (BMI) in U.S. women using the Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Dietary Intake Study. Fourteen‐day (14‐d) diet records from a nationally representative sample of women 20+ years (n=2883) were collected over a 2‐year period. Yogurt consumption was determined over the 14‐d period, and participants were classified into intake categories for descriptive purposes: 0 servings, 1‐2 servings, 蠅3 servings. BMI was calculated from self‐reported height and weight. Data were analyzed using regression models adjusting for age, energy, calcium, vitamin D and fiber intake. Over 60% of women reported consuming no yogurt over the 14‐d period, with 19.3% consuming 蠅3 servings. Non‐yogurt eaters had significant lower intakes of protein, calcium, potassium and vitamin D compared to women who consumed yogurt (p<0.001). Furthermore, women who consumed yogurt were more likely to meet daily recommendations for calcium intake (p<0.001). Women who consumed at least one serving of yogurt had a significantly lower BMI compared to those consuming no yogurt over the 14‐d period (p=0.001). In addition, more frequent yogurt consumption (蠅3 servings/14‐d) was associated with a significantly lower incidence of overweight/obesity (p<0.05). These data suggest that regular consumption of yogurt may play a role in helping adult women maintain a healthier body weight and can contribute to more favorable nutrient intakes.