LACTOSE INTOLERANCE

What is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose

A sugar found in milk and milk products Lactose Intolerance

The lack of the enzyme lactase Causes inability to break down sugar (lactose)

from milk and milk products in the small intestine

Leads to bacterial breakdown in large intestine Symptoms include nausea, abdominal cramps,

bloating, diarrhea, and excess gas production

Activity Rice milk Pasta noodles French baguette Hot chocolate mix Sherbet Shortening Ice Cream Instant mashed

potato

Eggs Fudge Chowder Peanut butter Molasses Caramel Butter Cooked beans

Answer

Pasta noodles Sherbet Hot chocolate mix Ice Cream Instant mashed

potato Fudge Chowder Caramel

Rice milk French baguette Shortening Eggs Peanut butter Molasses Cooked Beans Butter*

Contains Lactose Does Not contain Lactose

*Although butter is made from dairy, the process of making it leaves little lactose in the end product

Types of Associated Foods Milk or cream Dry or instant milk Dairy solids Cheese Yogurt Sour Cream Margarine vs Butter Whey

Hidden LactoseWhat is whey?

Liquid remnant from cheese production Proteins, minerals and lactose Sweetener

Hidden Lactose

Hidden Lactose

Living with Lactose Intolerance Milk/Dairy alternatives

Calcium alternatives

Lactaid