A patient has been recently diagnosed with lactose intolerance and comes to the clinic with complaints of gas and bloating. After reviewing foods eaten, the most likely cause would be which of the following food items?

Chocolate pudding

Baked potato with butter

Dried fruit mix

Roasted chicken

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Chocolate pudding
Most commercial puddings contain milk, which is high in lactose - a trigger for symptoms in lactose intolerance.

B. Baked potato with butter
Contains no lactose unless sour cream or cheese is added.

C. Dried fruit mix
May cause gas due to fiber or sulfites, but not lactose-related.

D. Roasted chicken
Protein-based, no lactose unless cooked in creamy sauces.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Sudden weight gain and increased appetite
Not typical of lactose intolerance.

B. Skin rash and swelling of the lips
These suggest an allergic reaction, not intolerance.

C. Joint pain and muscle fatigue
Not characteristic of lactose intolerance.

D. Bloating, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea
These are classic gastrointestinal symptoms of lactose intolerance due to lack of lactase enzyme.

A. Raw carrots and celery B. Chocolate chip cookies and saltine crackers C. Popcorn and steel-cut outs D. Parmesan cheese and cantaloupe

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Raw carrots and celery
These are vegetables, not grains.

B. Chocolate chip cookies and saltine crackers
These are made from refined white flour, which lacks fiber and some nutrients removed during processing.

C. Popcorn and steel-cut oats
These are whole grains that retain fiber and nutrients.

D. Parmesan cheese and cantaloupe
Cheese is dairy; cantaloupe is fruit—neither are grains.

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A patient has been recently diagnosed with lactose intolerance and comes to the clinic with complaints of gas and bloating. After reviewing foods eaten, the most likely cause would be which of the following food items?

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Explanation

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Correct Answer is B

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