Lactose Intolerance (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What is lactose?
What is lactose?
Natural sugar in milk & milk products
What is lactose intolerance?
What is lactose intolerance?
Not producing enough lactase enzyme to digest lactose
Enzyme that digests lactose
Enzyme that digests lactose
Lactase
What happens to undigested lactose?
What happens to undigested lactose?
Remains in digestive system
Symptoms of lactose intolerance
Symptoms of lactose intolerance
Cramps and diarrhoea
Foods to avoid with lactose intolerance
Foods to avoid with lactose intolerance
Milk, cheese, dairy products
Milk alternatives for lactose intolerance
Milk alternatives for lactose intolerance
Lactose-free milk & plant-based milk
Plant-based milk alternatives
Plant-based milk alternatives
Almond, soy, or oat milk
Why take calcium supplements?
Why take calcium supplements?
For strong bones and teeth
Common supplement for lactose intolerant
Common supplement for lactose intolerant
Calcium supplements