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Table 4.7 (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />

Region<br />

<strong>and</strong><br />

country<br />

Age/population group<br />

Daily<br />

recommendations<br />

of milk <strong>and</strong> dairy<br />

products<br />

Translation of<br />

recommendations,<br />

weight of portions/<br />

serv<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong><br />

household measures<br />

Reference/responsible<br />

entity<br />

Comments<br />

196<br />

Argent<strong>in</strong>a<br />

Infants<br />

Exclusive<br />

breastfeed<strong>in</strong>g<br />

until 6th month<br />

LATIN AMERICA<br />

Chile<br />

General recommendation<br />

for adults<br />

Children, adolescents,<br />

pregnant <strong>and</strong> lactat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

women<br />

2 cups (breakfast<br />

type) of milk<br />

3 cups (breakfast<br />

type) of milk<br />

0–6 months Exclusive<br />

breastfeed<strong>in</strong>g<br />

12–23 months 400–500 ml<br />

If <strong>in</strong>fant formula<br />

is used: based on<br />

cow milk (18–26%<br />

fat)<br />

1 cup of milk is:<br />

Powdered milk:<br />

2 heaped tablespoons<br />

Yoghurt: 1 unit<br />

Fresh cheese: 1 portion<br />

about the size of a<br />

matchbox<br />

Cheese spread, full fat:<br />

6 heaped tablespoons<br />

Grated cheese:<br />

3 tablespoons<br />

Dietary guidel<strong>in</strong>es<br />

for the Argent<strong>in</strong>ean<br />

population, 2003.<br />

M<strong>in</strong>istry of Health<br />

Food guide for children<br />

less than 2 years, 2005.<br />

M<strong>in</strong>istry of Health<br />

Choose low-fat dairy products for adults<br />

<strong>and</strong> full-fat for children <strong>and</strong> seniors.<br />

Cow milk is not adequate for children<br />

younger than 1 year.<br />

<strong>Milk</strong> <strong>and</strong> dairy products <strong>in</strong> human nutrition

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