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dairy products and
calcium-rich foods a
day will help ensure
that you are getting
the appropriate
amount of calcium in
your daily diet.
The best sources of
calcium are dairy
products, including
milk, cheese, yogurt,
cream soups, and
pudding. Calcium is
also found in foods
including green
vegetables (broccoli,
spinach, and greens),
seafood, dried peas,
and beans.
Vitamin D will help
your body use
calcium. Adequate
amounts of vitamin D
can be obtained
through exposure to
the sun and in
fortified milk, eggs,
and fish.
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How Can I Get Enough
Calcium If I'm Lactose
Intolerant?
Lactose intolerance is the
inability to digest lactose,
the sugar found in milk. If
you are lactose intolerant,
you may have cramping,
gas, or diarrhea when
dairy products are
consumed.
If you are lactose
intolerant, you can still
receive the calcium you
need. Here are some
suggestions:
Use Lactaid Milk
fortified with calcium.
Talk to your dietitian
about other lactosereduced products.
You may be able to
tolerate certain milk
products that contain