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Nutrition
Educating Patients on Nutritional Options for Lactose Intolerance – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2017-05-09
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this program the physician will be better able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of lactose maldigestion and the signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance
- Describe the diagnostic process for lactose maldigestion
- Define the differences among lactose intolerance, lactose maldigestion, and milk allergy
- Identify health authorities’ recommendations for the consumption of milk products for patients with lactose maldigestion and intolerance
- Identify practical and educational patient tips for dietary modifications