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Lactose Intolerance Health Education Kit 

Many health authorities agree that milk and milk products are an important and practical source of key nutrients, for all people – including those who are lactose intolerant.

The following information provides health and nutrition professionals with the latest research related to lactose intolerance, as well as information on management strategies that can help individuals with lactose intolerance enjoy dairy foods and meet nutrient recommendations.


Advertorials

A New Conversation About Lactose Intolerance: Help Your Patients Enjoy Dairy Again

Dairy Council Digest


Handouts

Attitudes & Beliefs About Lactose Intolerance & Lactose-Free Milk
Fall In Love With Dairy Again
The Lowdown on Lactose Intolerance: Making the Most of Milk
"Lactose Intolerance & Minorities: The Real Story"
CPE Certificate (The Lowdown on Lactose Intolerance: Making the Most of Milk)
Lactose Intolerance and Your Child

Presentations

Turnkey Powerpoint Presentation: Lactose Intolerance: Dispelling Myths and Helping People Enjoy Milk, Cheese & Yogurt.
CPE Certificate for Dietitians: "Understanding Lactose Intolerance: The Latest on Dietary Recommendations and Smart Solutions to Prevent Unintended Consequences" (2011)
Continuing Education Credit
Webinar Recording: "Lactose Intolerance: Health Consequences and Nutrition Solutions"
"Webinar Slides (PDF version): Lactose Intolerance: Health Consequences and Nutrition Solutions"

Supporting Science

Unintended Consequences of Dairy Avoidance (2011)
Scientific Summary: National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference on Lactose Intolerance and Health: Consensus Statement and Implications
Scientific Summary: Prevalence of Self-reported Lactose Intolerance in a Multi-ethnic Sample of Adults (Nutrition Today, Sept/Oct 2009)
Scientific Summary: National Medical Association's Report on Lactose Intolerance and African Americans
AAP News, June 2007: Clearing Up Confusion on the Role of Dairy in Children's Diets
National Medical Association Lactose Intolerance and African Americans: Implications for the Consumption of Appropriate Intake Levels of Key Nutrients (October 2009)
National Medical Association Consensus Report (December 2004)

Dairy Innovations In Health & Wellness

The dairy industry is committed to helping meet the health priorities and dietary needs of Americans through innovations in nutrient-rich dairy foods—at home, on the go and in schools.  

Local Spokespeople

 
Need dairy information with a local angle? Your state or regional dairy council can provide dairy nutrition science perspective and resources, information on local events, and media interviews.