True or False: Sign of Milk allergy is when you feel bloated or drinking milk gives you gas.

True or False: Sign of Milk allergy is when you feel bloated or drinking milk give you gas.	8/26/2010


FALSE True milk allergies are very uncommon. Only about 1 percent to 3 percent of children experience cow's-milk allergy and they usually outgrow this by age three. In adults, the incidence is even lower. Chances are, you are not allergic to milk but have a mild degree of lactose intolerance. Try consuming smaller amounts to see what your "threshold" is for digesting lactose. Here are a few tips to help you ensure that you are getting enough of the important nutrients in dairy foods without experiencing symptoms. Drink milk with meals or snacks. Symptoms are generally milder if milk is consumed with other foods. Consume dairy products in smaller amounts - if 1 cup of milk makes you uncomfortable, try 1/2 cup. Try chocolate milk - it may be better tolerated and is nutritionally comparable to regular milk. Buy lactose-reduced or lactose-free milk. Eat yogurt and hard cheeses (cheddar, monterey jack and mozzarella) - these have as much calcium but less lactose than softer cheese and milk. Include other good food sources of calcium in your diet, such as broccoli, kale, almonds and fortified foods. Source by: Dairy Council of California For questions or comments contact: info@dairycouncilofca.org Visit also the website: www.dairycouncilofca.org