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[Milk as a driver for a healthy population].

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Milk and milk products are essential for an affordable, nutrient-dense diet. Recovering adequate consumption is critical for meeting nutritional goals, especially for vulnerable populations, by combating misinformation with scientific evidence.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Dietary Studies

Background:

  • Milk and dairy products are vital for adequate and affordable nutrition.
  • Declining consumption is noted, with replacement by vegetable drinks of differing nutritional value.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate milk's importance in the Spanish diet for achieving nutritional targets.
  • To assess the impact of decreased milk intake on vulnerable groups.
  • To address misinformation surrounding milk consumption.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review.
  • Analysis of recent Spanish dietary surveys.

Main Results:

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