Milk drinkers

Citation

(2009), "Milk drinkers", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 39 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2009.01739aab.001

Milk drinkers

Article Type: Food facts From: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 39, Issue 1

Teenagers with higher academic performance are more likely to include milk, fruit and vegetables in their daily diet, according to a recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research.

Dr Judith Bryans, Director of the Dairy Council and Registered Nutritionist says:

These results follow many other studies which have suggested that those who consume more milk, fruit and vegetables, are likely to have a better overall diet and higher nutrient intake, which may in turn contribute to better academic performance. However, studies in this area of improved academic performance are still controversial and no direct claims can be made about dairy and academic achievement.

As eating habits have been proposed to influence academic performance, and milk, fruit and vegetables have long been markers of an overall healthy diet, this study compared the consumption levels of milk, fruit and vegetable to the academic performance of Canadian teenagers.

The daily consumption of milk, fruit, and vegetables was determined through food frequency surveys, while academic performance was assessed by average school grades over a 12-month period.

The researchers found that the higher academic achievers were more likely to consume milk, fruit and vegetables on a daily basis, in comparison to those reporting lower academic performance.

For further information on dairy nutrition please visit The Dairy Council’s website: www.milk.co.uk