Dairy Consumption at Breakfast Among Southeast Asian Children: Associations with Nutrient Intake from the South East Asian Nutrition Surveys II (SEANUTS II)

Overview

Journal Nutrients

Date 2024 Oct 16

PMID 39408197

Authors

Nadja Mikulic

Ilse Khouw

Swee Ai Ng

Nipa Rojroongwasinkul

Nawarat Vongvimetee

Nga Thuy Tran

Van Khanh Tran

Rini Sekartini

Dian Novita Chandra

Bee Koon Poh

Jyh Eiin Wong

Cecile M Singh-Povel

Nanda de Groot

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Abstract

Background: Children's rapid growth requires adequate nutrient intake, with breakfast, especially when incorporating dairy, playing an important role. This study examined associations between dairy consumption at breakfast and energy and nutrient intake among children in Southeast Asia.

Methods: Utilizing the cross-sectional South East Asian Nutrition Surveys II dataset, using a 24 h dietary recall and questionnaires distributed among 10,286 children aged 2 to 12 years from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, we investigated the impact of dairy consumption at breakfast on nutrient intake and examined associations between breakfast consumption and the prevalence of stunting and overweight/obesity among 10,135 children.

Results: Although most of the children consumed breakfast, only 37%, 27%, 16%, and 18% in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, respectively, included dairy in this meal, with younger children being significantly more likely to consume dairy at breakfast ( < 0.001). Dairy consumers had significantly higher intakes of vitamins A, B, and D and calcium both at breakfast and throughout the day ( < 0.001). Breakfast skippers had a 29% increased risk of being overweight/obese.

Conclusions: Dairy consumption at breakfast was associated with enhanced nutrient intake and overall diet quality among Southeast Asian children. The association between breakfast habits and anthropometric outcomes highlights the need to address nutritional deficiencies and promote healthy growth and development.

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