Contribution of Milk Beverages to Nutrient Adequacy of Young Children and Preschool Children in the Philippines.

ABSTRACT: Malnutrition is a major public health concern in the Philippines. Milk and dairy products are important sources of energy, protein, and micronutrients for normal growth and development in children. This study aims to assess the contribution of different types of milk to nutrient intakes and nutrient adequacy among young and preschool children in the Philippines. Filipino children aged one to four years (n = 2992) were analysed while using dietary intake data from the 8th National Nutrition Survey 2013. Children were stratified by age (one to two years and three to four years) and by milk beverage consumption type: young children milk (YCM) and preschool children milk (PCM), other milks (mostly powdered milk with different degrees of fortification of micronutrients), and non-dairy consumers

SUBMITTER: Mak TN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7071197 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature