Educating Patients on Nutritional Options for Lactose Intolerance – Mainpro+

Upon successful completion of this program the physician will be better able to:

1. Describe the pathophysiology of lactose maldigestion and the signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance
2. Describe the diagnostic process for lactose maldigestion
3. Define the differences among lactose intolerance, lactose maldigestion, and milk allergy
4. Identify health authorities’ recommendations for the consumption of milk products for patients with lactose maldigestion and intolerance
5. Identify practical and educational patient tips for dietary modifications