dairy products
Also known as: milk products, dairy foods
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Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 4 facts
claimThe original Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) trial compared a typical U.S. dietary pattern to a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, emphasizing fish and chicken over red meat, and low in saturated fats, cholesterol, sugars, and refined carbohydrates.
claimSeveral studies have documented higher calcium intakes associated with higher ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, potentially due to the consumption of sweetened or other processed dairy products.
measurementThe EAT-Lancet Commission reference diet recommends a daily intake of 250 grams of dairy foods (whole milk or derivative equivalents), providing 153 kcal/d.
formulaThe Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS) ranges from 0 (minimal adherence) to 9 (maximal adherence) and is calculated based on nine components: vegetables, legumes, fruits and nuts, cereal, fish, the ratio of monounsaturated to saturated lipids, meat, dairy products, and alcohol.
Evolutionary Eating — What We Can Learn From Our Primitive Past todaysdietitian.com Apr 1, 2009 3 facts
measurementDairy products and cereal grains comprise approximately 35% of the energy in the typical U.S. diet.
claimCordain et al. argue that the introduction of novel foods such as dairy products, cereals, refined sugars, refined vegetable oils, fatty meats, and salt during the Neolithic and Industrial Eras fundamentally altered the nutritional characteristics of ancestral hominin diets and negatively impacted health.
quoteCordain et al. stated: “The novel foods (dairy products, cereals, refined cereals, refined sugars, refined vegetable oils, fatty meats, salt, and combinations of these foods) introduced as staples during the Neolithic and Industrial Eras fundamentally altered several key nutritional characteristics of ancestral hominin diets and ultimately had far-reaching effects on health and well-being.”
Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 3 facts
referenceAune D, Norat T, Romundstad P, and Vatten LJ conducted a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of cohort studies on dairy products and the risk of type 2 diabetes, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2013.
measurementBeef and lamb have approximately ten times the greenhouse gas emissions per serving compared to pork, poultry, and dairy products, which in turn have about ten times the emissions of plant-based foods like grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
referenceAune D, Lau R, Chan DSM, et al. performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies on dairy products and colorectal cancer risk, published in Annals of Oncology in 2012.
Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment ... link.springer.com Aug 21, 2021 2 facts
claimIn maritime settings, access to meat, processed meat, eggs, frozen and canned food items, sugary drinks, alcohol, and greasy and salty food is high, while consumption of fruit, vegetables, dairy products, and cereals is lower than recommended dietary guidelines.
claimDietary intake in maritime settings is characterized by high consumption of meat, processed meat, eggs, frozen and canned food, sugary drinks, alcohol, and greasy and salty foods, while consumption of fruit, vegetables, dairy products, and cereals is lower than recommended.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
claimThe Neolithic Revolution introduced staple foods of the Western diet, specifically domesticated meats, sugar, alcohol, salt, cereal grains, and dairy products.
claimThe Western pattern diet is rich in red meat, dairy products, processed and artificially sweetened foods, and salt, with minimal intake of fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, and whole grains.
Food Consumption Changes in The Ruler Tribal Community bioresscientia.com Feb 15, 2025 1 fact
claimIn the Ruler tribe diet, vegetables, pulses, and milk products are consumed several times a week, while meat and wild foods are consumed less frequently but serve as important protein sources when available.
Analysis of study Global Burden of Disease in 2021 - Frontiers frontiersin.org Jan 14, 2025 1 fact
referenceRosa DD, Dias MM, Grzes'kowiak ŁM, Reis SA, and Maria do Carmo G. Peluzio authored the historical review 'Milk products in the dietary management of childhood undernutrition – a historical review,' published in Nutrition Research Reviews in 2017.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceSebastianski M, Bridger N, Featherstone RM, and Robinson JL authored 'Disease outbreaks linked to pasteurized and unpasteurized dairy products in Canada and the United States: A systematic review', published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health in 2022.
A Twist on Paleo: Eat What Your Family Ate—500 Years Ago nationalgeographic.com Mar 2, 2016 1 fact
quoteLe states: "As soon as they make an economic transition from developing to developed, one of the first things is, they start buying meats and milk products."
Western Diet: How it affects health, risks, and complications medicalnewstoday.com Oct 27, 2023 1 fact
claimA healthy dietary pattern includes grains (half of which are whole), fruits (especially whole fruits), vegetables (including beans, peas, and lentils), fat-free or low-fat dairy products, lean protein (poultry, eggs, seafood, nuts, and soy products), and healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, and avocado).
Sustainable and healthy diet index (SHDI) unveils regional ... link.springer.com Sep 11, 2025 1 fact
claimRespondents in Kenitra reported the most frequent intake of animal proteins, including fish, milk, dairy products, eggs, white meats, and red meats, as well as sugary drinks, fast foods, and salty snacks.
Prehistoric Dining: The Real Paleo Diet | National Geographic nationalgeographic.com Apr 22, 2014 1 fact
claimThe 'paleo diet' recommends consuming meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, eggs, and nuts, while excluding cereal grains, dairy products, legumes, refined sugar, and processed foods.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com Jun 13, 2018 1 fact
claimNutrient-based recommendations for specific foods like eggs, red meats, and dairy products, which were based on dietary cholesterol, saturated fat, and calcium, have belied the observed relations of these foods with health outcomes.
How do the indices based on the EAT-Lancet recommendations ... medrxiv.org May 14, 2024 1 fact
referenceThe planetary health diet prioritizes the consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and fish, while limiting the intake of red meat and tubers, and promoting moderate consumption of eggs, poultry, and dairy products.
The Evolution of Diet - National Geographic nationalgeographic.com 1 fact
procedureLoren Cordain's Paleo diet prescription recommends consuming lean meat and fish while avoiding dairy products, beans, and cereal grains, as these foods were introduced after the invention of cooking and agriculture.
Ethnobotanical profiles of wild edible plants recorded from Mongolia ... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Aug 11, 2021 1 fact
claimSeven species of plants mentioned in the Flora of the People's Republic of Mongolia (FPM) are closely correlated with the traditional processing of dairy products, meat, and milk food by local Mongolians.
Future of Food Series Part IV: The Evolution of Diet harmonyvalleyfarm.blogspot.com Sep 11, 2014 1 fact
perspectiveLoren Cordain advocates for a diet consisting of lean meat and fish while limiting the intake of beans, cereal grains, and dairy products to avoid 'diseases of civilization' such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer.
Paleo's evolution and the modern story of stone-age eating - Rily rily.co Mar 20, 2024 1 fact
claimThe Paleo Diet excludes dairy products because the ability to digest lactose in adulthood via the lactase enzyme evolved relatively recently in human history and is not universally present in the human population.
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claimThe diets of Native ancestors contained fewer fats, specifically meats and dairy products.
The Western Diet: Processed Foods and Meats Are Killing Us sentientmedia.org Jan 10, 2019 1 fact
claimTo reduce the risk of heart disease, individuals should avoid processed sweets (such as cookies and pastries), dairy products, red meats, and fried foods and snacks.
Indigenous Foods: a Path to Healthy Living nicoa.org Jul 12, 2016 1 fact
claimTraditional diets of American Indian and Alaska Native ancestors contained more complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, peas, beans, and potatoes, and fewer fats, such as meats, dairy products, and oils.
Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health news-medical.net Jun 18, 2023 1 fact
claimPre-agricultural human diets were completely devoid of dairy products, alcohol, refined oils, refined sugars, and cereals, which are now major components of the modern Western diet.
The Evolution of Human Nutrition carta.anthropogeny.org Dec 7, 2012 1 fact
claimThe paleodiet excludes dietary items introduced during the agricultural revolution, such as legumes, grains, and dairy products, as well as modern processed foods.
The Western Diet and Its Impact on Modern Health: What Patients ... diagnosticdetectives.com 1 fact
measurementFive food groups not available to pre-agricultural humans now account for 72.1% of total daily calories consumed in the United States: dairy products (10.6%), cereal grains (23.9%), refined sugars (18.6%), refined vegetable oils (17.6%), and alcohol (1.4%).