A child has recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) and a dairy-free diet has been prescribed for 2 weeks. Which explanation is the reason for prescribing a dairy-free diet?
A) To rule out lactose intolerance
B) To rule out celiac disease
C) To rule out sensitivity to high sugar content
D) To rule out peptic ulcer disease

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Treatment for RAP involves providing reassurance and reducing or eliminating symptoms. Dietary modifications may include removal of dairy products to rule out lactose intolerance. Fructose is eliminated to rule out sensitivity to high sugar content, and gluten is removed to rule out celiac disease. A dairy-free diet would not rule out peptic ulcer disease.

A Child Has Recurrent Abdominal Pain (RAP) and a Dairy-Free