Following publication of research in the US by a university suggesting that meat and cheese posed significant health risks to people over 50, Dr Judith Bryans, chief executive of Dairy UK, said: “Dairy products form an important part of a healthy and nutritious diet and lifestyle and this has been evidenced over the years by many thorough scientific studies.
“It is deeply regrettable that there is so much misleading information circulated on these matters which is not underpinned by consensus research. The US study was a single study and a very small sample size, and those who were in high protein groups were consuming twice the recommended intake of protein. In the UK, the National Diet and Nutrition Survey reports that people over the age of 50 only get 2.5% of their daily energy intake from dairy protein – a combination of milk, cheese and yogurt.
“Overconsumption of any nutrient is not recommended and the interests of consumers would be better served by a more balanced approach to research. We advocate that consumers enjoy a balanced diet.”
Source: Dairy UK
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