Diarrhea associated with lactose intolerance can result in nutritional deficiencies and electrolyte imbalance. A child with lactose intolerance may need calcium and vitamin D supplements to meet their requirements for:
1. Adequate blood clotting. 2. Bone mineralization and growth. 3. Fat stores in the buttocks and breasts. 4. Muscle tissue.
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Rationale: Adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D are needed for growth and bone mineralization among children. An injection of vitamin K at birth supplies the needed stores to avoid bleeding until the infant is able to obtain a supply through breast milk or formula. Vitamin D and calcium do not contribute to fat stores or muscle development in the body.
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