Midwest Dairy Association

Fall In Love with Dairy Again

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

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Help Your Patients Enjoy Dairy Again

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.

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Lactose Intolerance

Lactose Intolerance Information

Lactose intolerance doesn't have to mean dairy intolerance. And, many health authorities agree that milk and other dairy foods are an important and practical source of key nutrients. Lactose is the sugar naturally found in milk and many milk products. In order to digest lactose, the body needs lactase, an enzyme that is made by the body. Some people do not make enough lactase to break down lactose (milk sugar), so they may experience physical symptoms when consuming foods that contain lactose.


Strategies and Solutions for Lactose Intolerance

On the "Life, Love and Health" radio program, gastroenterologist Dr. Jeanette Newton Keith, M.D., discussed the findings of the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference on Lactose Intolerance and Health, as well as some solutions to incorporate more low-fat and fat-free dairy foods into the daily diet of those who are lactose intolerant. In part one, Dr. Keith talked about some of the misconceptions that can accompany a diagnosis of lactose intolerance, and how incorporating dairy into the diet of those who are lactose intolerant can be done while alleviating discomfort without sacrificing nutrition. In part two, Dr. Keith shared some of her personal stories about diagnosing lactose intolerance and developing dietary strategies for her parents, her friends and... herself.




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Consequences of Dairy Avoidance

Dairy avoidance can have significant and unintended consequences. Dairy-poor diets will generally be deficient in many nutrients, including calcium. Deficient diets can lead to a broad spectrum of chronic diseases. Learn more about the science behind the unintended consequences of dairy avoidance, including solutions for helping your clients enjoy dairy foods.

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