Division of Community Nutrition

Subject: Lactose Reduced / Lactose Free Food Prescription Policy: FDS 02.3.1 Reference: CFR §246.10 Effective: August 12, 2013 Supersedes: October 1, 2009

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I. Policy: Prescribe a lactose-reduced / lactose-free food prescription for participants intolerant to regular cow’s milk and who report lactose intolerance.

II. Procedure(s):

A. Prescribe lactose-reduced or lactose-free dairy products before non-dairy milk alternatives. Medical documentation is not required.

B. Customize the food package by prescribing lactose-reduced / lactose-free milk to replace the amount of regular cow’s milk the participant would have received.