EVALUATION OF THE CONSUMPTION OF DAIRY FOODS AS CALCIUM SOURCE BY STUDENTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AGUDO-RS
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https://doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2018.32052Keywords:
Calcium. Dairy products. Adolescent. Habits.Abstract
Objective: Evaluate the consumption frequency of dairy foods as a source of calcium and the behaviors associated with this consumption. Methodology: Cross-sectional study conducted in a public school in the municipality of Agudo-RS with teenager students of the 4th, 5th and 6th years of elementary school. Data collection was performed through a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) composed by a list of dairy foods. Results: Participated 32 students; 31.3% reported not consuming dairy foods every day/regularly , 15.6% eat only a portion and 53.1% two or more portions, without significative statistical differences between genders. Concerning breakfast, 43.7% of the students reported to have it daily, being the higher percentage male individuals. Among the products added to milk, the most cited were chocolate powder (68.8%), followed by coffee (59.4%). The regular consumption of soda was reported by 59.4% of the teenagers, and artificial juice by 53.1%. Discussion: Skipping breakfast and high consumption of sugary drinks are factors that can contribute to a lower consumption of dairy products, interfering negatively in calcium intake. Conclusion: The consumption of dairy foods as a source of calcium was more prevalent for two or more daily portions, without significant difference in consumption between genders. Having breakfast was more frequent between male teenagers. High consumption of sugary drinks was observed, which can be considered substitutes for dairies in the adolescent routine.
DOI: 10.12957/demetra.2018.32052
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