Associations Between Dairy Consumption and Nutrient Intake in Southeast Asian Children: Findings from the South East Asian Nutrition Surveys II (SEANUTS II).

ABSTRACT: Background: Malnutrition among Southeast Asian children remains an issue. Previous studies have linked higher dairy consumption to improved nutrient intake. This study examines the impact of dairy consumption on food, energy, and nutrient intakes among 2- to 12-year-old Southeast Asian children. Methods: We analyzed data from the cross-sectional South East Asian Nutrition Surveys (SEANUTS) II, involving 10,299 children aged 2 to 12 years from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Dietary intake was assessed using 24 h dietary recall. Results: Daily dairy consumption was generally low among children aged 2-12 years in Southeast Asia. The proportion meeting daily dairy recommendations was 24% in Indonesia, 17% in Malaysia, 23% in Thailand, and 8% in Vietnam. In you

SUBMITTER: Mikulic N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12694304 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature