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Understanding nutrient density may help Americans make better food choices
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Americans, in general, tend to have an unbalanced diet, consuming high levels of foods with low nutritional value and not eating enough of the foods that offer important nutrients. The diet of most Americans is low in vegetables, fruit, dairy and oils; exceeds recommendations for added sugar, saturated fat and sodium; and is too high in calories.1 Under-consumed nutrients include potassium, dietary fiber, choline, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A, D, E, and C.1 Of these, calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D are considered nutrients of public health concern because low intakes are associated with health concerns.1 Iron is an additional nutrient of concern for young children, for women capable of becoming pregnant, and for women who are pregnant.1
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One serving of yogurt every day provides, in many cases, the calcium, vitamin D, and high-quality protein that together help promote muscle and bone strength.1,2
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Cultures and fermentation make unique products that can be associated with various health benefits.
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Yogurt’s live and active cultures may allow lactose-intolerant individuals to enjoy fermented dairy products with fewer associated symptoms.3
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Many yogurts contain nutrients lacking in the average American diet, including calcium, vitamin D, and potassium.
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Frequent yogurt consumption as part
of a healthy dietary pattern was associated with less weight gain
over time.4
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Frequent yogurt consumption, as part of a healthy diet, was associated with healthy levels of systolic blood pressure.5
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References:
1. Sahni S, Katherine LT, Kiel DP, Quach L, Casey VA, Hannan MT. Milk and yogurt consumption are linked with higher bone mineral density but not with hip fracture: the Framingham Offspring Study. Arch Osteoporos. 2013;8(0):119. 2. Westerterp-Plantenga MS, Lemmens SG, Westerterp KR. Dietary protein – its role in satiety, energetics, weight loss and health. Br J Nutr. 2012;108 Suppl 2:S105-S112. 3. Lomer MC, Parkes GC, Sanderson JD. Review article: lactose intolerance in clinical practice–-myths and realities. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. Jan 15 2008;27(2):93-103. 4. Mozaffarian D, Hao T, Rimm EB, Willett WC, Hu FB. Changes in diet and lifestyle and long-term weight gain in women and men. N Engl J Med. 2011; 364:2392–2404. 5. Wang H, Livingston KA, Fox CS, Meigs JB, Jacques PF. Yogurt consumption is associated with better diet quality and metabolic profile in American men and women. Nutr Res. 2013 Jan;33(1):18-26.
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