Asked by Robie Catubigan on Jul 04, 2024

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Lactose intolerance is a type of food allergy.

Lactose Intolerance

A condition in which the body cannot easily digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products.

Food Allergy

A negative health impact that results consistently from a particular immune reaction when exposed to a certain food.

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Nadia CastroJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Lactose intolerance is not a type of food allergy, but rather an inability to digest lactose (a sugar found in milk and dairy products) due to a deficiency of the enzyme lactase. Food allergies involve an immune system response to a specific food protein.