Consumo de leite entre adultos e idosos de Pelotas, RS: preferências e perfil dos consumidores

Abstract

This study describes the prevalence of daily milk intake and the consumers profile, as well as the types of milk taken by the population aged ≥20 years old from Pelotas-RS. Through a cross-sectional study, of population base, with a representative sample from the city, 2,732 individuals were interviewed. The prevalence of milk daily intake was of 34,1%, being higher among women (37,3%), elderly people (55,9%), higher schooling individuals (42,3%) and of higher economic level (45,5%). Among the consumers, 97,6% take cow s milk and, 75,5%, full-fat milk. The average milk intake was of 1,8 (DP±1,2) portion/day, in which 87,6% take less than three daily portions. Around 26% of the individuals mentioned not taking any kind of milk and, among these, only 18,7% daily take dairy products. The main reason for not consuming milk was the fact that the individual does not like it. The skim milk intake in order to replace the full-fat milk should be stimulated. Besides that, milk should be properly taken in terms of frequency and amounts.