A client experiences bloating,gas,and diarrhea after eating ice cream or drinking milk.These symptoms are probably related to
A) hypoglycemia.
B) lactose intolerance.
C) inadequate fiber intake.
D) diverticulitis.

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Some adults develop lactose intolerance because they lose the ability to produce lactase,the enzyme that digests lactose,the disaccharide in milk.Undigested lactose is fermented in the colon,which causes bloating,gas,and diarrhea.Hypoglycemia is a low level of blood glucose and is unrelated to intake of dairy products.Inadequate fiber intake is likely to cause constipation,not diarrhea.Diverticulitis is also often related to low fiber intake and is unrelated to intake of dairy products.

A Client Experiences Bloating,gas,and Diarrhea After Eating Ice Cream or Drinking