Note the following dietary considerations in patients with lactose intolerance:
Patients should read labels on commercial products.
Patients should avoid or reduce intake of lactose-containing foods.
Most patients who are lactose intolerant can ingest as much as 240 mL of milk without an exacerbation of their symptoms. However, some patients report significant symptoms at lower thresholds.
Whole milk and chocolate milk may be better tolerated than skim milk.
Learn more about the pathophysiology of lactose intolerance.
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Cite this: B.S. Anand. Fast Five Quiz: Lactose Intolerance - Medscape - Mar 21, 2022.
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