Regular weight bearing exercise is also important to keep the minerals in the bones. Continuing adequate calcium intake and exercise habits throughout middle and the older years will help maintain strong bones. Women after the menopause should talk to their physicians about hormonal replacement therapy to maintain strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. People with lactose intolerance sometimes can handle small amounts of milk, yogurt, or aged cheese in a meal with other foods. People who have a severe case of lactose intolerance may need to eliminate milk and milk products from the diet and eat other sources of calcium.
Lactose reduced milk is sold in some supermarkets.
Milk Allergy People with a milk allergy or an intolerance to milk may need to obtain their calcium from green vegetables, cooked fish with edible bones, tofu and other foods high in calcium. Calcium in tablet form may be prescribed by a physician. Summary Two to three servings from the Milk, Yogurt and Cheese Group are needed by everyone. Care in choosing milk products that are nonfat or low fat is important to keep fat content low in the diet. References United States Department of Agriculture, Human Nutrition Information Service.