Dairy Product Consumption Patterns and Associated Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors Among Adults from Selected Peruvian Cities

Background: Dairy products provide protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients, but intake may vary across sociodemographic and lifestyle groups. Objective: To characterize dairy consumption patterns and identify factors associated with consuming ≥3 dairy servings/day among adults recruited from...

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Autores principales: Youmi Paz-Olivas, Samuel Durán‐Agüero, Jacksaint Saintila
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author Youmi Paz-Olivas
Samuel Durán‐Agüero
Jacksaint Saintila
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description Background: Dairy products provide protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients, but intake may vary across sociodemographic and lifestyle groups. Objective: To characterize dairy consumption patterns and identify factors associated with consuming ≥3 dairy servings/day among adults recruited from selected Peruvian cities. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2026. Of the 1619 eligible participants, 203 (12.5%) reported no dairy consumption and were analyzed separately for reasons for non-consumption; the final analytical sample included 1265 dairy consumers. Dairy intake was assessed using a culturally adapted questionnaire with content validity evaluated by expert judgment. Descriptive analyses, bivariate tests, and multivariable logistic regression were performed. Results: Mean age was 33.0 ± 13.0 years, and 61.2% were women. The most commonly consumed products were cheese (90.9%), yogurt (85.4%), whole milk (71.2%), and quesillo or fresh cheese (60.8%). Overall, 16.3% consumed ≥3 dairy servings/day. Participants recruited from cities in the Highlands (aOR = 0.54; 95% CI: 0.37–0.79) and Amazon (aOR = 0.59; 95% CI: 0.40–0.87) had lower odds of reaching this threshold than those from the Coast. Middle socioeconomic status was associated with lower odds (aOR = 0.48; 95% CI: 0.34–0.67), whereas physical activity ≥3 times/week was associated with higher odds (aOR = 1.53; 95% CI: 1.09–2.14). Perceived lactose intolerance was the most frequently reported reason for non-consumption (46.8%). Conclusions: Consumption of ≥3 dairy servings/day was uncommon. Socioeconomic differences were the most consistent correlate, while geographic and physical activity associations warrant cautious interpretation.
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spelling openalex:W7204575373Dairy Product Consumption Patterns and Associated Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors Among Adults from Selected Peruvian CitiesYoumi Paz-OlivasSamuel Durán‐AgüeroJacksaint Saintiladairy consumptionsociodemographic factorslifestyle factorssocioeconomic statusphysical activitylactose intolerancecheese consumptionyogurt consumptionwhole milkPeruvian adultsregional consumption differencesNutritional Studies and DietNutrition, Health and Food BehaviorConsumer Attitudes and Food LabelingBackground: Dairy products provide protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients, but intake may vary across sociodemographic and lifestyle groups. Objective: To characterize dairy consumption patterns and identify factors associated with consuming ≥3 dairy servings/day among adults recruited from selected Peruvian cities. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2026. Of the 1619 eligible participants, 203 (12.5%) reported no dairy consumption and were analyzed separately for reasons for non-consumption; the final analytical sample included 1265 dairy consumers. Dairy intake was assessed using a culturally adapted questionnaire with content validity evaluated by expert judgment. Descriptive analyses, bivariate tests, and multivariable logistic regression were performed. Results: Mean age was 33.0 ± 13.0 years, and 61.2% were women. The most commonly consumed products were cheese (90.9%), yogurt (85.4%), whole milk (71.2%), and quesillo or fresh cheese (60.8%). Overall, 16.3% consumed ≥3 dairy servings/day. Participants recruited from cities in the Highlands (aOR = 0.54; 95% CI: 0.37–0.79) and Amazon (aOR = 0.59; 95% CI: 0.40–0.87) had lower odds of reaching this threshold than those from the Coast. Middle socioeconomic status was associated with lower odds (aOR = 0.48; 95% CI: 0.34–0.67), whereas physical activity ≥3 times/week was associated with higher odds (aOR = 1.53; 95% CI: 1.09–2.14). Perceived lactose intolerance was the most frequently reported reason for non-consumption (46.8%). Conclusions: Consumption of ≥3 dairy servings/day was uncommon. Socioeconomic differences were the most consistent correlate, while geographic and physical activity associations warrant cautious interpretation.Articlehttps://doi.org/10.3390/nu18172819W7204575373enNutrients2072-66432026-08-28
spellingShingle dairy consumption
sociodemographic factors
lifestyle factors
socioeconomic status
physical activity
lactose intolerance
cheese consumption
yogurt consumption
whole milk
Peruvian adults
regional consumption differences
Nutritional Studies and Diet
Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
Youmi Paz-Olivas
Samuel Durán‐Agüero
Jacksaint Saintila
Dairy Product Consumption Patterns and Associated Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors Among Adults from Selected Peruvian Cities
title Dairy Product Consumption Patterns and Associated Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors Among Adults from Selected Peruvian Cities
title_full Dairy Product Consumption Patterns and Associated Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors Among Adults from Selected Peruvian Cities
title_fullStr Dairy Product Consumption Patterns and Associated Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors Among Adults from Selected Peruvian Cities
title_full_unstemmed Dairy Product Consumption Patterns and Associated Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors Among Adults from Selected Peruvian Cities
title_short Dairy Product Consumption Patterns and Associated Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors Among Adults from Selected Peruvian Cities
title_sort dairy product consumption patterns and associated sociodemographic and lifestyle factors among adults from selected peruvian cities
topic dairy consumption
sociodemographic factors
lifestyle factors
socioeconomic status
physical activity
lactose intolerance
cheese consumption
yogurt consumption
whole milk
Peruvian adults
regional consumption differences
Nutritional Studies and Diet
Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
topic_facet dairy consumption
sociodemographic factors
lifestyle factors
socioeconomic status
physical activity
lactose intolerance
cheese consumption
yogurt consumption
whole milk
Peruvian adults
regional consumption differences
Nutritional Studies and Diet
Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
url https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18172819
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