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Article: Debunking the Myths of Lactose Intolerance
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- AsianWeek
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- August 21, 2002
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Lim, Ji Hyun
AsianWeek
08-21-2002
A recent McNeil Nutritionals survey showed that three out of every 10
Americans -- which includes 50 percent of all Hispanics, 80 percent of all
African Americans and over 90 percent of all Asian Pacific Americans --
suffer from dairy digestive problems. Out of the 1,008 adults surveyed, 57
percent believed that someone who suffers from lactose intolerance should
avoid dairy products altogether.
However, this notion may not be entirely true. According to many dieticians
and physicians, lactose intolerance can be avoided. Most people --
including APAs -- can consume dairy without the symptoms associated with
lactose intolerance, but only when taking the necessary ...