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Dairy Council Digest Archives
Health Benefits of Cheese
Introduction
Since the first cheese factory opened in the U.S. in the early 1850s, the amount and variety of cheese and cheese products manufactured and consumed in this country have continued to grow (1,2). Cheese available for consumption increased from 4 pounds per capita in 1909, to 9 pounds in 1945, to 19 pounds in 1975, and to 32 pounds in 1999, with continued growth expected (2,3). According to one survey, the percent of U.S. consumers eating cheese every day increased from 18% in 1992 to 24% in 2000 (4).
Cheese's popularity is attributed to its great taste, the availability of new and different varieties, its convenience and versatility of use, and nutritional value (2,4-6). Taste is a primary factor contributing to consumers' demand for cheese (4,6). More than 300 varieties (e.g., American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Colby) of cheese are available in various flavors, forms (e.g., chunks, slices, cubes, shredded, grated/crumbled, string/stick, spreads), and packaging to meet consumers' needs (5,6). Cheese's nutritional value, especially its calcium and protein content, is identified as an important factor driving consumers' desire to consume cheese (3,4). This Digest reviews cheese's nutritional contribution to the diet. Also discussed are the health benefits of cheese, such as its ability to reduce the risk of dental caries and its role in the diet of lactose maldigesters. Growing evidence indicates that cheese can be part of dietary patterns to help reduce the risk of major chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and hypertension.
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