Vignette #1 Sue and Juan Are Newlyweds and Are Trying

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds and are trying to eat healthy. Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college and wants to impress Juan with what she has learned. Juan is a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue also notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Sue is determined to help alleviate his digestive problems and improve his eating habits. Let's see what you can do to help her. Why might Juan have gas after eating dairy products?

A) He eats dairy products with vegetables at the same meal.
B) His intestinal bacteria digest the lactose, producing gas.
C) The lactose from the milk remains in his stomach and causes cramps.
D) His body does not make enough sucrase to digest the dairy sugar.