Billy consumed the following foods at lunch: A hamburger with lettuce, tomato, and catsup on a bun; potato salad; and a diet carbonated beverage.Later that afternoon Billy began to experience gas.Which of the following foods was most likely to be responsible for production of the gas?
A)hamburger meat
B)tomato
C)potato salad
D)diet carbonated beverage

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Diet carbonated beverages often contain artificial sweeteners like sorbitol or aspartame, which can cause gas and bloating in some individuals. Additionally, the carbonation itself can lead to gas production.

Billy Consumed the Following Foods at Lunch: a Hamburger with Lettuce