Dairy intakes in older Irish adults and effects on vitamin micronutrient status: Data from the TUDA study

ConclusionThis study found that more than 96% of the older adults sampled did not meet current daily dairy intake recommendations. The study is the largest to-date examining dairy intakes in older Irish adults, and provides evidence that daily dairy intakes (in particular yogurt) contribute significantly to the B-vitamin and vitamin D biomarker status of older adults. These results suggest that older adults who are already vulnerable to micronutrient inadequacies, are forgoing the nutritional advantages of vitamin-rich dairy products.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research