scholarly journals Impact of Consumer Health Awareness on Dairy Product Purchase Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 314
Author(s):  
Jiabin Xu ◽  
Jingjing Wang ◽  
Cuixia Li
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Purchase Behavior ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Change Perception ◽  
Health Habit ◽  
Epidemic Period

Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to a reduction in the overall consumption of dairy products in China. How to restore the consumption potential of dairy products and alleviate the serious impact on the dairy market in the post-epidemic period is an urgent problem that needs to be resolved. Based on the survey data of 1780 consumers in 31 provinces (municipalities and autonomous regions) of China, the Heckman two-stage model was used to empirically test the impact of consumer health awareness on dairy product purchase behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic and to further analyze the differences in factors affecting dairy product purchase behavior with the restriction of consumer health awareness. The results showed that the overall level of consumer health awareness after the outbreak of COVID-19 was relatively high. A total of 79% of consumers preferred to buy dairy products after the COVID-19 outbreak, and the proportion of purchased dairy products increased by an average of 17.49%, compared with that before the COVID-19 outbreak. Health change perception, health concern degree, and health habit development in consumer health awareness all have important impacts on the purchase behavior of dairy products. Among them, health change perception and health habit development both positively and significantly affected the purchase intention. Moreover, all three aspects of consumer health awareness positively increased the proportion of dairy product purchases. Difference analysis showed that there were obvious differences among consumer groups with different health awareness in dairy product purchase decisions. Component factor analysis found that, overall, consumer health awareness directly affected the purchase intention and increased the purchase proportion of dairy products. Therefore, policy recommendations are proposed to increase the consumption momentum of dairy products by raising consumer health awareness in the post-epidemic period.

Dairy Products as Food Protein Resources

1976 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
pp. 778-795 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. JONAS ◽  
T. W. CRAIG ◽  
R. L. HUSTON ◽  
E. H. MARTH ◽  
E. W. SPECKMANN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Food Protein ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Consumer Motivation ◽  
Product Consumption ◽  
Nutrition Research ◽  
Dairy Product Consumption

An overall, continuous downward trend in milk production and utilization can be observed in the U.S. during the last 30 years. The per capita dairy product consumption decreased by about 10% in every decade. Since dairy products supply an important portion of the nation's protein, and 75% of our calcium needs, it seems to be important to understand the causes of this decline. To overcome the decline, the rationale of a coordinated technological, nutritional, and marketing research approach is discussed in this paper. The future of the dairy problem is analyzed from three interrelated viewpoints: (a) product reserach to meet consumer needs, (b) nutrition research to promote consumer health, and (c) marketing research to explore consumer motivation.

scholarly journals Association between Intake of Fermented Dairy Products and Diet Quality, Health Beliefs in a Representative Sample of Polish Population

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Katarzyna E. Przybyłowicz ◽  
Jakub Morze ◽  
Anna Danielewicz ◽  
Katarzyna Staniewska ◽  
Aneta Dąbrowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Polish Population ◽  
Fermented Dairy Product ◽  
Fermented Dairy Products ◽  
Fermented Dairy

This study aimed to evaluate the association between diet quality, perception of benefits consumption, and fermented dairy product intake in a representative sample of the Polish population. The study was carried out in February 2020. 2009 men and women were randomly sampled from the representative Polish population stratified for two age groups (19–30 and 66–75 years). Dairy product intake was evaluated using a qualitative frequency questionnaire. Diet quality was assessed by calculating the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) score. Perceived health benefits of dairy product consumption were assessed with a literature-based questionnaire. The Health Concern Scale was used to measure participants’ attitudes toward health. Median intake of fermented dairy products was 0.8 portion/day (IQR: 0.4–1.6). Intake of fermented dairy products was associated with higher MEDAS. We observed that people with the highest intake of fermented dairy product consumed more oils, vegetables, wine, legumes, fish and seafood, sweets and pastries, nuts, and higher preference for white meat and were more likely to report perceived benefits to maintain body weight, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve immune and dental health. Moreover, a high intake of fermented dairy products was positively related to paying more attention to health. Our study identified patterns of health behaviors associated with frequent consumption of fermented products. We observed that the intake of fermented dairy products is associated with better diet quality, consumer self-consciousness, and a greater attitude to own health.

scholarly journals Adequacy of Total Usual Nutrient Intakes from Foods and Supplements Among Pregnant Women in the United States by Level of Dairy Consumption, NHANES 2003–2016

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1002-1002
Author(s):  
Kelly Higgins ◽  
Xiaoyu Bi ◽  
Leila Barraj ◽  
Carolyn Scrafford ◽  
Mary Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Product Consumption ◽  
Dairy Consumption ◽  
Dairy Product Consumption

Abstract Objectives Dairy products are a rich source of many nutrients including calcium, vitamins A and D, and potassium; these micronutrients are among the nutrients underconsumed by pregnant women. The objective of this analysis was to examine nutrient intake adequacy from foods (including beverages) and dietary supplements among pregnant women in the US by level of dairy consumption. Methods Using data from pregnant women (n = 806) ages 20–44 years in the combined NHANES 2003–2016, usual intakes (UI) of micronutrients from food and dietary supplement sources were estimated by level of total reported dairy product consumption categorized as <1 (n = 244, 31%), 1 to <2 (n = 211, 28%), 2 to <3 (n = 144, 19%), and ≥3 (n = 207, 22%) cup equivalents per day (cup-eq/d). The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendation for dairy product consumption is 3 cup-eq/d. Usual intakes and prevalence of intakes below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for underconsumed nutrients (e.g., magnesium and vitamin A) and nutrients of public health concern (e.g., calcium, potassium, and vitamin D) were calculated using the National Cancer Institute (NCI) method. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. Results Mean consumption of dairy products among pregnant women was 2.0 ± 0.08 cup-eq/d, with 78% of pregnant women consuming less than the recommended 3 cup-eq/d. Compared to women consuming ≥3 cup-eq/d, women consuming <1 or 1 to <2 cup-eq/d of dairy products were more likely to have inadequate intakes of vitamin D (22% vs 56% and 22% vs 51%, respectively) and potassium (31% vs 81% and 31% vs 71%, respectively). Compared to women consuming ≥3 cup-eq/d of dairy products, women consuming <1 cup-eq/d were more likely to have inadequate intakes of calcium (<3% vs 43%). Pregnant women consuming ≥3 cup-eq/d of dairy products were less likely to have inadequate intakes of vitamin A and magnesium compared to women consuming the lowest levels of dairy intake. Conclusions Consumption of dairy products among pregnant women is associated with increased prevalence of adequate intakes of select underconsumed micronutrients. Funding Sources Dairy Management Inc.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the microbiological quality of some fresh dairy products with Soleris® Automated System

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-93
Author(s):  
É. Laslo ◽  
É. György ◽  
E. Mihok ◽  
M. Antal
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Test System ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Automated System ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Processing Technologies ◽  
Calibration Curves

Abstract The manufacture of dairy products is an important sector of the food industry. From milking to processing, a number of hygiene rules must be strictly followed. During processing, dairy products can be contaminated with different microorganisms, causing spoilage, infectious diseases, and alterations in the sensory characteristics. There are strict requirements for the quality assurance of milk products. In spite of this, there occur infections linked to milk and dairy product consumption. The analysis of the microbiological quality of these products is a health concern, and it also has an economic impact. The increase and development of the global market of processing technologies require rapid monitoring and controlling systems for food products. In our study, we investigated the microbiological quality of some fresh dairy products with the Soleris® test system. For instrument setting, calibration curves were realized with test bacterial strains. With known initial microbial load of the samples, the microbial growth versus time was measured by the above-mentioned system. The occurrence of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus was evaluated in ten dairy products. Results obtained by the Soleris system showed that the system is efficient for this purpose. Calibration curves with high correlation coefficients permitted the quantitative determination of the aimed bacteria in the dairy product samples.

Estimation of Aflatoxin M1 Levels in Some Dairy Products Manufactured from Raw Milk Experimentally Inoculated with Toxin

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-58
Author(s):  
H. S. Alnaemi
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Goat’S Milk ◽  
White Cheese ◽  
Elisa Technique ◽  
Permissible Levels ◽  
Goat's Milk

     Fate of AflatoxinM1 in soft white cheese and its by-product (whey) and in yogurt locally made from raw sheep's and goat's milk experimentally inoculated with 0.05 and 0.5 µg/l AflatoxinM1 were investigated using ELISA technique. Results reported that AflatoxinM1 was concentrated in cheese at levels significantly higher than that recorded in the raw milk that used for its processing, with a significant decrease in AflatoxinM1 levels in its by-product (whey) comparable to the raw milk used in manufacturing at both inoculated levels. Yogurt produced from raw sheep's milk at second inoculated level exerted AflatoxinM1concentration significantly lower than that present in the milk. Significant differences in AflatoxinM1distribution in cheese and whey produced from sheep's milk comparable to their counterparts produced from goat's milk were recorded. Finally, results revealed the efficacious role of the various dairy manufacturing processes in AflatoxinM1 distribution and the necessity to issue of local legislations concerning the maximum permissible limits for AflatoxinM1 in milk in order to stay within the universal permissible levels for AflatoxinM1 in dairy products to provide greater protection for consumer health. 

scholarly journals Dairy Consumption and Incidence of Breast Cancer in the ‘Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra’ (SUN) Project

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 687
Author(s):  
Inmaculada Aguilera-Buenosvinos ◽  
Cesar Ignacio Fernandez-Lazaro ◽  
Andrea Romanos-Nanclares ◽  
Alfredo Gea ◽  
Rodrigo Sánchez-Bayona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Low Fat ◽  
Significant Inverse Association ◽  
Product Consumption ◽  
Dairy Consumption ◽  
Dairy Product Consumption

Dairy products might influence breast cancer (BC) risk. However, evidence is inconsistent. We sought to examine the association between dairy product consumption—and their subtypes—and incident BC in a Mediterranean cohort. The SUN (“Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra”) Project is a Spanish dynamic ongoing cohort of university graduates. Dairy product consumption was estimated through a previously validated 136-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Incident BC was reported in biennial follow-up questionnaires and confirmed with revision of medical records and consultation of the National Death Index. Hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated with Cox regression models. Among 123,297 women-years of follow-up (10,930 women, median follow-up 12.1 years), we confirmed 119 incident BC cases. We found a nonlinear association between total dairy product consumption and BC incidence (pnonlinear = 0.048) and a significant inverse association for women with moderate total dairy product consumption (HRQ2vs.Q1 = 0.49 (95% CI 0.28–0.84); HRQ3vs.Q1 = 0.49 (95% CI 0.29–0.84) ptrend = 0.623) and with moderate low-fat dairy product consumption (HRQ2vs.Q1 = 0.58 (95% CI 0.35–0.97); HRQ3vs.Q1 = 0.55 (95% CI 0.32–0.92), ptrend = 0.136). In stratified analyses, we found a significant inverse association between intermediate low-fat dairy product consumption and premenopausal BC and between medium total dairy product consumption and postmenopausal BC. Thus, dairy products, especially low-fat dairy products, may be considered within overall prudent dietary patterns.

scholarly journals The Sum of Plasma Fatty Acids iso16:0, iso17:0, trans11-18:1, cis9, trans11-CLA, and cis6-18:1 as Biomarker of Dairy Intake Established in an Intervention Study and Validated in the EPIC Cohort of Gipuzkoa

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 702
Author(s):  
Alaitz Berriozabalgoitia ◽  
Juan Carlos Ruiz de Gordoa ◽  
Mertxe de Renobales ◽  
Gustavo Amores ◽  
Luis Javier R. Barron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Dairy Intake ◽  
Dairy Fat ◽  
Product Consumption ◽  
Dairy Product Consumption

The questioned reliability of 15:0, 17:0, and trans9-16:1 acids as biomarkers of dairy fat intake also questions the relationship between the intake of these products and their health effects. Two studies were conducted in the same geographical region. In an intervention study, volunteers followed a diet rich in dairy products followed by a diet without dairy products. Plasma and erythrocyte fatty acids (FA) were analyzed, and their correlations with dairy product intakes were tested. The FA biomarkers selected were validated in the Gipuzkoa cohort of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) observational study. The correlation coefficients between plasma concentrations of iso16:0, iso17:0, trans11-18:1, cis9, trans11-18:2, and cis6-18:1 and the dairy fat ingested are similar in both studies, indicating that their concentration increases by 0.8 µmol/L per gram of dairy fat ingested. The biomarkers are positively related to plasma triglycerides (r = 0.324 and 0.204 in the intervention and observational studies, respectively) and total cholesterol (r = 0.459 and 0.382), but no correlation was found between the biomarkers and atherogenicity indexes. In conclusion, the sum of the plasma concentration of the selected FAs can be used as biomarkers of dairy product consumption. A linear relationship exists between their plasma concentrations and ruminant product intake. These biomarkers allow for obtaining consistent relationships between dairy intake and plasma biochemical parameters.

scholarly journals Detection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Dairy Products and Anterior Nares of Dairy Workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 59-62
Author(s):  
Ranjana K.C. ◽  
Ganga Timilsina ◽  
Anjana Singh ◽  
Supriya Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibiotic Susceptibility ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Mannitol Salt Agar ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Dairy Workers

Objectives: To isolate methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from anterior nares of dairy workers and dairy products and assess the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the isolates. Methods: Swab samples collected from anterior nares of dairy workers and dairy product (butter) were inoculated into mannitol salt agar and incubated at 37ºC for 24 hours. Identification was done based on colony characteristics, Gram's staining, catalase, oxidase and coagulase test. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was done by modified Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method. MRSA was confirmed by using cefoxitin disc. Results: A total of 109 S. aureus (98 from dairy workers and 11 from butter samples) were isolated. Out of them 32 MRSA were isolated from dairy workers and 4 from butter samples. The association between age group and MRSA was found insignificant (p = 0.115). The association of MRSA between male and female workers was found significant (>0.05). About 86% of the MRSA isolates were susceptible to Gentamicin (86.11%) followed by Ciprofloxacin (77.78%). Conclusion: Detection of MRSA among dairy workers and dairy products warrants proper handling and adequate control measures to prevent transmission of MRSA from dairy industry.

Serving sizes and energy values on the nutrition labels of regular and diet/light processed and ultra-processed dairy products sold in Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 118 (7) ◽  
pp. 1579-1593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila Pereira Machado ◽  
Mariana Vieira dos Santos Kraemer ◽  
Nathalie Kliemann ◽  
Cláudia Flemming Colussi ◽  
Marcela Boro Veiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Dairy Product ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Nutrition Labels ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Size Information ◽  
Nutrition Labelling ◽  
Serving Sizes ◽  
Serving Size

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse and compare the serving sizes and energy values reported on the nutrition information of all processed and ultra-processed dairy products in their regular and diet/light versions available for sale in a large supermarket in Brazil. Design/methodology/approach – A check was done for associations between the compliance of reported serving sizes, energy values per serving and energy density for regular foods and foods advertised at “diet/light” (with reduced fat and calories). Findings – The data included information from 451 dairy product labels. Most of the products had serving sizes smaller than the reference set by Brazilian law. A high variability of serving sizes was found for similar products. “Diet/light” foods tend to report serving sizes that are even smaller and more inadequate. Moreover, the energy density of these products was similar to that of the regular foods. Smaller serving sizes may be being presented on “diet/light” foods in order to report lower energy values and on similar foods to show non-existent differences in energy values. These results point to the importance of standardizing serving size information on food labels so that consumers have access to clear and accurate information about food products. Originality/value – This was the first census-type study to analyse the serving size information of dairy products at a supermarket of one of the ten largest supermarket chains in Brazil. This work extends the scope of current food labelling and contributes to the discussion about how nutrition labelling has been presented to Brazilian consumers and its possible consequences for food choices and the guarantee of consumer rights.

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