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> From: Cherie Moore <[log in to unmask]>

> Re: Statement that Asian are #1 for Lactose Intolerance-
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> Actually Phillipino first, then African, then Asian (all 90% and
> up)...-Cherie
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 I believe you are talking about my statement.

>>>>>I think Asian people are first on the list.  It only makes sense as it
>>>>>explains why oriental food doesn't use milk or milk products.
>>>>>I wish I had their chart handy.  If I remember well, blacks were also
>>>>>at the top of the list, and people of Southern European ancestry.

 PILIPINAS (The PHILIPPINES) IS located in the ASIAN CONTINENT, and that is
why PILIPINOS (PHILIPPINOS)  would be counted together with the rest of
ASIA.  Otherwise, you'd have to separate and give percentages for each
country:  China, Japan, Vietnam, PHILIPPINES, and so forth.
Chao,
Monica
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