title: Dietary calcium in galactosaemia.
abstract: The diets of 19 galactosaemic patients were assessed for calcium and phosphorous intake. Despite the use of infant soya formula or calcium-supplemented soya milk the reference nutrient intake (RNI) for calcium was only met in 26% of the group; all patients met > 100% of the RNI for phosphorous. The regular assessment of the diets of galactosaemia patients is recommended as the milk-free nature of the diet can lead to an inadequate calcium intake. Lactose-free calcium supplements should be prescribed if the diet alone is inadequate.
authors.affiliation: Alder Hey, Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust, Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP, UK.
authors.forename: Patricia J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Rutherford
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Davidson
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Matthai
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005693:Galactosemias / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008892:Milk / Q000737:chemistry; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D016226:Phosphorus, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013025:Glycine max / Q000737:chemistry*; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D016226:Phosphorus, Dietary