Intolerance

Treatment of lactose intolerance is only necessary if symptoms are present (Coutts, 2013). The main treatment of lactose intolerance is diet control which includes the exclusion of lactose from the diet with initial discontinuation of milk and cream (Coutts, 2013). Non-dairy milks such as soya, almond and lactose free milk that are calcium and vitamin D enriched should be utilized; higher calorie, protein and micronutrient enriched options should be selected over the lower calorie options…

Food Allergies in Children The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that four to six percent of children in the United States, have some kind of food allergy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). They have also stated that the numbers of children with food allergies are growing significantly (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). The most common food allergies found in children today are cow’s milk protein and peanut allergies. A food allergy is an…

Intolerance Essay Intolerance and oppression have confronted humans as far has history has been recorded. It dates back as far as 18500 BC. Jews, homosexuals, muslims, gypsies, women, prisoners of war, disabled, africans, all of these and more religious and ethnic have been suppressed one time or another throughout history. History is able to show how far humans have progressed and what we are still lacking in. Looking through all the horrendous acts of intolerance against humans shows us all…

It’s difficult for people to admit they’re insecure and without judgental eyes and hurtful words nobody will need to. Intolerance is the unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differs from one’s view. It is important to be tolerant of people that are different than you because all humans are 99.9% the same and shared knowledge changes your perspective. To begin with, you should accept everyone and their differences because they’re human too. For example, in Sarah’s Key, the…

What is lactose intolerance? A common misconception that lactose intolerance is that it is just a diary intolerance. A lactose intolerance is the body’s inability to break down the sugar or lactose commonly found in dairy products. When someone is affected by lactose intolerance, all it means is that the patient's small intestine isn’t or stops making enough enzyme lactase to digest the lactose properly, the lactase then makes its way to the large intestine. The bacteria found in the large…

Throughout history, intolerance on the basis of color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, social status, wealth, and other factors has caused the undue suffering of millions around the world. Even today, this problem remains to be resolved; the media continues to stereotype minority groups, such as Muslims and the LGBT. This very subject of intolerance is a major theme in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. Set in the Depression-era South, Maycomb’s placid exterior masks the town’s underlying…

Lactococcus lactis is a microbe classified informally as a Lactic Acid Bacterium because it ferments milk sugar (lactose) to lactic acid. Lactococci are typically spherical or ovoid cells, about 1.2µm by 1.5µm, occurring in pairs and short chains. They are Gram-positive, non motile, and do not form spores. Lactococci are found associated with plant material, mainly grasses, from which they are easily inoculated into milk. Hence, they are found normally in milk and may be a natural cause of…

Paleo Diet Recipes are dairy free. Discover cow's milk alternative and Paleo friendly foods that contain calcium. 2 FREE Paleo Kids Recipes. The Paleo Diet is dairy free, gluten free and soy free. Parents maybe faced with a dilemma with children that are cow's milk intolerant. Other parents may prefer a plant based diet reducing cholesterol and fat consumption. Paleo Diet Alternatives to cow's milk: - Coconut Milk: Paleo friendly alternative to cow's. Plant based from the milk of coconuts.…

Case Analysis for Silk Soymilk Since the mid 1970’s, White Wave Foods Company has become one of the most recognized, leading, and influential food and beverage corporate establishment in North America and Europe. Throughout the years, multiple subsidiaries have joined the manufacturing giant, including Horizon Organic, Silk, Vega, and many other smaller companies. One of those brands, called Silk, which focuses on manufacturing a variety of healthy and delicious dairy-substitute products, such…

Hereditary fructose intolerance is a serious mutation that many people suffer from. The first paragraph will be stating a description of the disease, major causes of this mutation and the symptoms of this disorder. The second paragraph states the tests used to diagnose this disorder, how the disorder is treated and other contributors to this disorder. The third and final paragraph will be stating how exactly it is to live with this disease, how often this disorder occurs and whether this…