[Consumption status of dairy products in Chinese aged 60 and above in 2010-2012].
To understand the status of milk consumption in Chinese elderly from 2010 to 2012 and to compare with the status in 2002. Using dietary data of the 24 h recall method for 3 consecutive days and food weighting method from the Chinese Nutrition and Health Surveillance in 2010- 2012 and the Chinese Nutrition and Health Survey in 2002, to analyze the consumption status of dairy products in Chinese elderly and the change between the past ten years. The average milk consumption for Chinese elderly was 32. 7 g / d. Rate on intake of dairy products during the three survey days was 21. 59%. Liquid milk was the most usual type of milk consumption. The milk consumption in urban area was significantly higher than rural area( P < 0. 001). The milk consumption of people in ≥70 years old was significantly higher than the people in 60- 69 years old( P < 0. 001). The proportion of Chinese elderly whose total amount of milk intake reached Chinese dietary guidelines recommended level( 300 g / d) was merely1. 21%. The milk intake of Chinese elderly in 2010- 2012 reduced 5%-43% comparedto 2002. The milk consumption in 60- 69 years old people in urban reduced the most obviously. The gap between urban and rural made narrower. The consumption of dairy products was seriously inadequate in Chinese elderly and the trend was reducing.
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