A New Clinical Report From The AAP Recommends Dairy For Children With Lactose Intolerance

Rosemont, Ill., September 5, 2006 -- A new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report1 released today in Pediatrics recommends children with lactose intolerance* include dairy foods as part of a healthy diet in order to get enough calcium, vitamin D, protein and other nutrients essential for bone health and overall growth. The report cautions that lactose intolerance should not require total avoidance of dairy foods. >>> Discuss This Story

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