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American Academy of Pediatrics
Dairy is necessary, even for lactose-intolerant children
October 13th, 2006
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced recently that lactose intolerance in children should be managed by adjusting dairy food choices and eating patterns, rather than eliminating dairy products from the diet, because the unique package of bone-building nutrients in milk and dairy products is "essential for growth in children." In light of these recommendations, Dairy Council of California offers some simple strategies to help lactose-intolerant children consume three servings of dairy each day (four daily servings for adolescents). Lactose is the primary naturally occurring carbohydrate (sugar) found in cow's milk and lactose intolerance...
Source: Medicine & Law Weekly (2006-10-13)
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