Originally Posted by melilley:
I have a dcb here who has a gluten intolerance (they think he does because his brother does) and also only drinks almond milk-he is dairy free. My food rep only had me fill out a form that she gave to me and the doc signed it, but for intolerances, any medical pro like a nurse can sign it, but if it's a life threatening allergy, a Dr. needs to sign. I'm not sure if almond milk counts or not (I want to say no but, I'm not sure), my food rep might just be letting me slide on that one. My dcp doesn't want soy because of the hormones in it.
Also, it depends on income, but you may not have to count your own child in the fp if your household makes too much. I can't count my children.
You are right, almond milk is not credible. I use lactose free milk. Not sure if soy is credible. Has to have the same nutrition or higher than 1% and had to be either 1% fat or nonfat.