The Panel will address the following questions:

• What is the prevalence of lactose intolerance, and how does this prevalence differ by race, ethnicity, and age?

• What are the health outcomes of dairy exclusion diets?

• What amount of daily lactose intake is tolerable in subjects with diagnosed lactose intolerance?

• What strategies are effective in managing individuals with diagnosed lactose intolerance?

• What are the future research needs for understanding and managing lactose intolerance?