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social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > food and nutrition > lactose intolerance
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lactose intolerance  

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  • Lactose intolerance is the inability of a person to digest lactose, the predominant sugar in dairy products. It affects people by causing gastrointestinal discomfort, and can make dietary freedom difficult for those afflicted. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Lactose Intolerance]

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