Lactose Intolerance
Lactose Intolerance & Minorities –
Minorities who have experienced gastrointestinal problems consuming milk are learning new strategies to enjoy milk and other dairy foods. This means that minorities (and non-minorities) with lactose intolerance may no longer need to miss out on essential
nutrients provided by dairy foods. Here you'll learn the facts about lactose intolerance and what scientific experts say about various issues related to this subject. This information can help put the issue of lactose intolerance in minorities into perspective.
Lactose Intolerance and Food Allergies
Dairy's Role in African American Health
According to the National Medical Association Consensus Report, "The Role of Dairy and Dairy Nutrients in the Diet of African Americans," all African Americans should increase dairy consumption to 3-4 servings of dairy a day to reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases, including hypertension and obesity.
Lactose intolerance is one type of food sensitivity —it's not an allergy. It is the result of not having enough lactase, an enzyme that digests the natural sugar in
milk, lactose.