Título:	Dairy consumption in food-based dietary guidelines: insights from the americas.
Autor:	COSTA, N. A. da S. SIQUEIRA, K. B. NALON, G. A. DUTRA, J. P. DESTRO, L.
Afiliación:	NAYARA APARECIDA DA SILVA COSTA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE VIÇOSA; KENNYA BEATRIZ SIQUEIRA, CNPGL; GABRIELA APARECIDA NALON, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE VIÇOSA; JULIANA PAULA DUTRA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE VIÇOSA; LAURA DESTRO, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE VIÇOSA.
Año:	2026
Referencia:	In: INTERNATIONAL FARM MANAGEMENT CONGRESS, 25., Rosario, 2026. Peer reviewed papers. Bristol: International Farm Management Association, 2026.
Páginas:	p. 291-299.
Descripción:	Milk and dairy products are widely recognized for their nutritional contributions, providing bioavailable calcium, protein, and micronutrients essential for human health, while also playing a significant socio-economic role in many countries. Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) serve as policy instruments to promote healthier dietary patterns, yet the way dairy is represented within them varies substantially across the Americas. This study aimed to analyze how dairy is addressed in national FBDGs across the region, identifying consistencies, gaps, and divergences. A descriptive and comparative documentary analysis was conducted using official national dietary guidelines published or endorsed by government institutions between April and May 2025. Guidelines were included if they contained explicit or implicit recommendations on milk and/or dairy consumption for healthy adults. To enable crosscountry comparisons, recommendations were standardized into milk equivalents (mL/day), with conversion factors applied for cheese and yogurt. Recommendations were then classified by type (quantitative or qualitative), intake volume, and subgroup-specific guidance. The analysis revealed marked heterogeneity. North American countries, particularly the United States and Canada, provided structured, quantitative recommendations of 600–800 mL/day, with subgroup-specific adjustments. Several Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Mexico, and Costa Rica, issued quantitative but less detailed guidance (400–600 mL/day). Conversely, many Central American and Caribbean countries included only qualitative statements or omitted dairy altogether. A notable finding was Brazil’s absence of quantitative dairy recommendations despite being the region’s largest producer and consumer, reflecting its guidelines’ emphasis on dietary patterns rather than food group servings. In conclusion, dairy-related recommendations in the Americas are fragmented, shaped by cultural traditions, policy priorities, and health concerns. While structured guidance can support nutrient adequacy, its absence may hinder public health goals. Regional dialogue and evidence-based, context-sensitive strategies are needed to strengthen dietary guidance, address inequalities, and ensure adequate nutrient intake across the continent.
Thesagro:	Laticínio Consumo Produto Derivado do Leite Saúde
Palabras clave:	Política alimentar
Tipo de Material:	Artigo em anais e proceedings
Acceso:	openAccess
Aparece en las colecciones:	Artigo em anais de congresso (CNPGL)