Quiz: Getting Calcium When You’re Lactose Intolerant
Medically Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD on August 16, 2022
Question 1/11
If you're lactose intolerant, you can't have cow’s milk or dairy products.
- True
- False
Question 2/11
Which of the following can keep your body from absorbing calcium?
- Salt
- Vitamin D
- Carbs
Question 3/11
An 8-ounce serving of skim milk or nonfat yogurt with fruit has about how much calcium?
- 200 milligrams
- 300 milligrams
- 1,000 milligrams
Question 4/11
Which of these foods has the most calcium per serving?
- Squash
- Red meat
- Almonds
- Bananas
Question 5/11
Which of these has almost as much calcium as an 8-ounce glass of milk?
- 1.5 ounces of cheddar cheese
- A bowl of rice
- A hamburger
Question 6/11
Some foods can be fortified with calcium. But you won’t ever get calcium from:
- Orange juice
- Cereals
- Diet sodas
- Bread
Question 7/11
Calcium helps keep bones strong. So do some exercises. Of these exercises, what's the best for strong bones?
- Swimming
- Walking
- Biking
Question 8/11
How old are you when you start to lose more bone than your body makes?
- 30s
- 40s
- 50s
Question 9/11
Other than dairy, which foods can help you get calcium in your diet?
- Leafy greens -- kale, turnip greens, bok choy
- Rhubarb
- Salmon
- All of the above
Question 10/11
You may be able to eat yogurt if you are lactose intolerant.
- True
- False
Question 11/11
Your body needs vitamin D to make the best use of calcium. Which of the following foods has vitamin D?
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Fortified milk
- All of the above