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Milk consumption in older Americans

S M Elbon1, M A Johnson, J G Fischer

  • 1Department of Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia, Athens 30602, USA.

American Journal of Public Health
|August 14, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Older adults with higher nutrition knowledge and income tend to drink more low-fat milk. Milk consumption frequency is linked to adolescent habits and diabetic diets, but reduced by milk intolerance.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Milk is a key source of nutrients for older adults.
  • Understanding consumption patterns is vital for public health initiatives.
  • Dietary habits in later life are influenced by various factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify characteristics linked to milk consumption types in older Americans.
  • Determine factors influencing the frequency of milk intake among the elderly.
  • Uncover predictors and barriers to fluid milk consumption in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • National probability-based telephone survey.
  • Sample of 494 elderly individuals.
  • Generalized logit and cumulative logit analyses applied.

Main Results:

  • Higher nutrition knowledge, income, female sex, and cholesterol reduction intent correlated with skim/1% milk preference.
  • Increased milk consumption frequency associated with nutrition knowledge, adolescent intake, and diabetic diets.
  • Milk intolerance was a significant barrier to frequent milk consumption.

Conclusions:

  • Findings can inform interventions to boost milk intake in older adults.
  • Strategies may involve education on lactose-reduced products and cholesterol concerns.
  • Early life milk consumption habits influence adult patterns, suggesting lifelong interventions.

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