September 2024 Mealtime Memo: Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergies

Do you have children in your program who can’t drink milk? While the reasons a child cannot drink milk may vary, it is important to properly accommodate the child’s diet while participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This Mealtime Memo will explain the difference between lactose intolerance and a milk allergy and discuss how to accommodate children with these disabilities. Download this helpful PDF from the Institute of Child Nutrition.