Develop Menus for Special Dietary Requirements

Develop Menus
for Special
Dietary
Requirements
LACTOSE INTOLERANT DIET

Introduction
1. Lactose intolerance is condition characterised by the inability of an
individual to digest and tolerate milk and milk products.
2. This happens when an individual is unable to digest the sugar found
commonly in milk and milk products, that is, lactose.
3. This condition is incurable and often is genetic in nature. It can be found to
occur in both adults as well as children.
4. Prevalent digestive symptoms which occur as a result of lactose
intolerance are: bloating, abdominal cramps, flatulence and diarrhoea.
5. Though there is no cure from this condition, symptoms can be managed
by consuming a lactose intolerant or lactose free diet.