| Is
calcium consumption another dieting propaganda touted by dairy
agriculturists? According, to the findings of a 12-year period
study, the news is positive. The findings of the clinical trial
were recently published in the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition. Over 19,000 healthy men aged 40-75 years participated
in the study.
Medical
researchers assessed the correlation between total calcium intake
from supplements, diet, and changes in the body weight. The
men maintained their normal diet. Their caloric intake was not
restricted. In sync with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
three servings of low-fat dairy foods was not found to contribute
to weight gain.
The
results of the 12 year study concluded that the consumption
of three daily servings of milk, yogurt and cheese may actually
enhance weight loss results.
Other
Benefits of Calcium Supplementation and Dairy Food Intake
The
benefits of dairy food consumption and calcium supplementations
were noted in the overall health of the participant. They showed
better blood pressure and were more prone to eat cereals high
in fiber.
Significant
observational studies on the dietary intake, consumption habits
and body weight in a cross section of populations suggest that
adequate amounts of dairy offers a nutritional benefits as well
as a healthy weight.
Various
trials published in Obesity Research demonstrated how adults
on a reduced caloric diet who included three servings of dairy
(milk, yogurt or cheese) loss substantially more body fat and
weight than dieters who lowered caloric intake and consumed
small amounts of dairy.
Despite
the observational findings on dairy consumption and weight loss,
more evidence is needed to determine whether the actual consumption
of dairy foods or calcium supplementation is advantageous in
the prevention of weight gain.
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