Why yogurt could be the signature of a healthy diet

Yogurt eaters eat better

Apart from the above evidence on the nutrient contribution of yogurt due to its inherent nature, subjects that consumed yogurt had a higher Dietary Guidelines Adherence Index (DGAI), which is used to assess overall diet quality. Yogurt consumers had higher potassium intakes and were less likely to have inadequate intakes (based on Dietary Reference Intake) of several vitamins, including vitamins B2 and B12, calcium, magnesium, and zinc (2).

Figure 2: Frequent yogurt consumers tend to have more adequate nutrient intakes (1, 2, 6)

Reference:

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2. Wang H, Livingston KA, Fox CS, Meigs JB, Jacques PF. Yogurt consumption is associated with better diet quality and metabolic profile in American men and women. Nutr Res, 2013; 33(1):18-26.

6. Keast DR, Hill Gallant KM, Albertson AM, Gugger CK, Holschuh NM. Associations between yogurt, dairy, calcium, and vitamin D intake and obesity among U.S. children aged 8–18 years: NHANES, 2005–2008. Nutrients 2015; 7:1577-1593.