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may also be an appropriate
alterna琀椀ve to soy formula
and EHF.
intolerance. Unlike an allergy,
enough of the enzyme lactase.
lactose intolerance doesn’t
Lactase is needed to digest
involve the immune system.
lactose. A decline in lactase
produc琀椀on a昀琀er weaning and
If a child has had an
anaphylaxis to dairy or
reacts to EHF, the doctor
may prescribe an amino acid
based formula.
Lactose is the main
into adulthood explains most
carbohydrate sugar found in
cases of lactose intolerance.
Cow’s milk allergy versus
dairy products. Symptoms of
lactose intolerance include
Those with lactose intolerance
diarrhoea, vomi琀椀ng, stomach
can usually tolerate small
pain and gas.
amounts of dairy products.
Those with a cow’s milk allergy
lactose intolerance
A true cow’s milk allergy
is very di昀昀erent to lactose
Lactose intolerance can occur
must avoid all forms of dairy-
in people that do not produce
containing products.
A diet that must eliminate dairy foods needs to be well planned to meet you or your child’s
nutritional needs. An Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) can help you or your child meet
your individual needs.
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