Rethinking Lactose Intolerance
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Dairy foods are by far the best source of calcium in the American diet, but 25 percent of the U.S. population has difficulty digesting the lactose found in these foods. Dr. Dennis Savaiano, Virginia C. Meredith Professor in the Department of Nutrition Science, discusses the nutritional importance of calcium and dairy foods, and offers strategies for introducing and tolerating lactose in a daily diet.
View the fact sheet or watch the videos to learn more:
Rethinking Lactose Intolerance Printable Version
Other videos:
- Why do humans drink milk?
- What is lactose intolerance?
- Can I train my body to adapt to lactose?
- How much lactose is in food?