The role of dairy food consumption in optimal growth and development of Canadian children: A longitudinal study

Existing literature has produced mixed results regarding the relationship between dairy intake and body composition in childhood. Further, there is scarce information on knowledge, attitudes, facilitators, and barriers regarding dairy food consumption among Canadian children. Thus, we aim to comprehensively evaluate the association between dairy food consumption and growth and development indicators among children aged 5-11 years. We will collect information every six months. We will assess dietary intake, physical activity, anthropometrics, and cognitive development, as well as bone, fat, and muscle mass development indicators. The knowledge, attitude, and practice toward milk and dairy food will be collected from children and their caregivers. A salivary sample will be taken to measure a growth marker. The interns will work closely with Dairy Farmers of Canada throughout the project and at the knowledge translation stage, in which the scientific findings will be converted into infographics and information useful to the partner organization.

Faculty Supervisor:

Hassanali Vatanparast;Hassan Vatanparast

Student:

Partner:

Dairy Farmers of Canada

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Information and cultural industries; Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

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