Research and general acceptanceThe lactose intolerant diet is accepted by medical
professionals as a standard treatment for this condi-
tion. The diet has existed for many years and is not
controversial.Resources
BOOKS
Field, Tamara.The Milk Soy Protein Intolerance (MSPI)
Guidebook/Cookbook. New York: Vantage Press, 2001.
Joneja , Janice V.Dealing With Food Allergies: A Practical
Guide to Detecting Culprit Foods and Eating a Healthy,
Enjoyable Diet. Boulder, CO: Bull Pub., 2003.
Rockwell, Sally.Calcium Rich & Dairy Free: How to Get
Calcium Without the Cow. Pomeroy, WA: Health
Research Books, 2005.
Schroeder, Florence E.Cooking Without Milk: Milk-Free
and Lactose-Free Recipes. Nashville, TN: Cumberland
House Pub., 2002
ORGANIZATIONS
American Gastroenterological Association. 4930 Del Ray
Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (301)
654-2089. Website:<:http://www.gastro.org>
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal
Disorders. P. O. Box 170864, Milwaukee, WI 53217,
Telephone: (888) 964-2001. Fax: (414) 964-7176.
Website:<http://www.iffgd.org>
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
(NDDIC). 2 Information Way Bethesda, MD 20892-- Telephone: (800) 891-5389. Fax: (703) 738-4929.
Website:http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov
OTHER
Guandalini, Stefano and Richard E. Frye. ‘‘Lactose Intol-
erance.’’ eMedicine.com, October 3, 2006. lt;http://
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1270.htm>
Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology. ‘‘Lactose-Free
Low-lactose Diet.’’ 2006http://www.gicare.pated/
edtgs05.htm
‘‘Lactose Intolerance Diet.’’ University of Utah Health Sci-
ence Center.<http://uuhsc.utah.edu/pated/handouts/
handout.cfm?id=866>
Medline Plus. ‘‘Lactose Intolerance.’’ U. S. National Library
of Medicine, March 22, 2007.<http://www.nlm.nih/
gov/medlineplus/actoseintolerance.html>
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
(NDDIC). ‘‘Lactose Intolerance.’’ March 2006.
<http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/diseases/pubs/
lactoseintolerance/index.htm>
Nemours Foundation. ‘‘Lactose Intolerance.’’ September
2006.<http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/
nutrition/lactose_intolerance.html>
WebMD. ‘‘Lactose Intolerance.’’<http://www.webmd.
com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-lactose-
intolerance.htm>Tish Davidson, A.M.Lacto-vegetarianism
Definition
The term ’vegetarian’ is non-specific. It is used to
describe a whole range of diets, practiced with differ-
ing degrees of restrictio9n. Vegetarians are sometimes
referred to as ’semi-’ of ’demi-’ vegetarian, if they
merely exclude meat. Then more widely accepted clas-
sifications are listed below.
Semi/Demi- vegetarian: refers to individuals who
exclude red meat or all meat, but fish and other
animal products are still consumed. Some people
also exclude poultry.
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian: this term refers to individuals
who consume dairy produce and eggs but who exclude
all meat, fish and poultry. This is the most common
type of vegetarian diet adopted in modern society.
Lacto-vegetarian: this term refers to individuals who
adopt similar eating patterns to lacto-ovo-vegetarians
however, lacto-vegetarians do not consume eggs.
Vegan: this term refers to individuals who will not
consume foods of animal origin.
Fruitarian: is an extreme form of veganism which
excludes all food of animal origin but also excludes
pulses and cereals.
Macrobiotic: is an extreme diet which dictates that
bodily spiritual well-being is dependent on the balance
between Yin and Yang, representing the positive and
negative aspects of life. The diet progresses thorough
ten levels, becoming increasingly restrictive and grad-
ually eliminating foods of animal origin, fruit and
vegetables. At the final levels only cereal (brown rice)QUESTIONS TO ASK THE
DOCTOR Why do you think my symptoms are caused by
lactose intolerance and not another
gastrointestinal disorder.
Do you recommend using lactose-reduced milk
or enzyme pre-treatment of milk, or is it better to
simply eliminate milk from my diet?
Should I take a calcium supplement? If so, how
much and how often?
Can my children inherit this condition?Lacto-vegetarianism