Lactose Intolerance

Top three reasons lactose-free milk is important in child nutrition programs.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the latest research supporting the important role dairy’s nutrients play in African-American health.

Lactose intolerance doesn't mean you can't enjoy milk, cheese and yogurt. Lactose is the natural sugar in milk and dairy foods.

Enjoy Dairy Again with these Tips and get answers to some Common Questions about Lactose Intolerance.

Many health authorities agree that low-fat and fat-free milk and milk products are an important and practical source of key nutrients for all people – including those who are lactose intolerant.

Implications for the consumption of appropriate intake levels of key nutrients.

A 2009 report from the National Medical Association (NMA) suggests African Americans may be at risk for nutrient deficits as a result of under-consumption of dairy products.

Lactose intolerance is less common in young children than in adults, even in minority populations. And, studies have shown that people who have trouble digesting lactose can still keep dairy foods in their diet.

Read a comprehensive review of the latest research on Lactose Intolerance in the Dairy Council Digest.

After a thorough review of the scientific evidence, the expert panel completed a consensus statement1 that is intended to correct some of the common misperceptions about lactose intolerance, including the belief that dairy foods need to be excluded from the diet.

Results from the 2009 study indicate the prevalence of lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated from studies of lactose maldigestion.