Lactose Flashcards
There is a difference between lactose intolerance and
Milk allergy
Lactase breaks down lactose into more easily
Absorbed sugars
Milk allergy is an immune reaction to
One of many proteins in animal’s milk
Most often protein to cause milk allergy ()
Alpha S1-casein protein (in cows milk)
While lactose-free products don’t contain the sugar lactose,
They may still contain milk proteins
When eliminating lactose-containing foods replace _ from eliminated foods (2)
Vitamins
Minerals
Vitamins to replace (C,VD)
Calcium
Vitamin D
Vitamins and minerals to replace (B,I)
B12
Iodine
B12 and iodine found in (2)
Fish
Eggs
Lactose-free products contain same vitamins and minerals as
Dairy products
Lactose-free products have _ added which helps the body digest any lactose taken in
Lactase
Rice, oat, almond, cashew, quinoa, soy, pea milk are all great
Dairy-free milk alternatives
Rice milk should not be given to under-fives due to
Arsenic content
_ often added to manufactured foods
Cow’s milk
Lactose broken down by lactase in
Small intestine
