Nutrient Intake in Vietnamese Preschool and School-Aged Children is Not Adequate: The Role of Dairy

Bao Khanh le N 1 , Burgers MR 2 , Huu Chinh N 1 , Tuoc BV 1 , Dinh Dung N 1 , Deurenberg P 3 Show all authors , Schaafsma A , SEANUTS Study Group

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Occupational and School Nutrition, National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hanoi, Vietnam
  • 2 FrieslandCampina, Amersfoort, the Netherlands minke.burgers@frieslandcampina.com
  • 3 Lighthouse Training and Consultancies (LTC), Pantai Kok, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Food Nutr Bull, 2016 Mar;37(1):100-11.
PMID: 27004970 DOI: 10.1177/0379572116631642

Abstract

The traditional Vietnamese diet carries the risk of micronutrient deficiencies, and a substantial part of children <11 years do not meet the Vietnamese recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for a range of nutrients. Dairy products are known for their high nutrient density and milk in particular for its provision of high-quality protein and relevant concentrations of calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and pantothenic acid.

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