Eating Well As You Get Older

Frequently Asked Questions

12. What about milk products? - cont'd

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If you avoid milk because of its lactose (milk sugar) content, you can get needed nutrients from lactose-reduced or low-lactose milk products. You might also drink small amounts of milk several times a day or take tablets with the enzyme lactase (available in most drugstores and grocery stores) before consuming milk products. Other sources of calcium include foods such as hard cheese, yogurt, boney canned fish such as salmon and sardines, and calcium-fortified tofu or soy beverages.