Which of the Following Is a True Statement Regarding Fructose

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement regarding fructose intolerance?

• A) The symptoms are different from lactose intolerance.
• B) Sugar-free foods with sorbitol are an alternative.
• C) Soft drinks and fruit juice are fine to consume.
• D) Bloating results because unabsorbed fructose draws water into the gastrointestinal tract.

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, capable of forming lipid bilayers.

Polyunsaturated Vegetable Oils

Oils extracted from plants that contain multiple double bonds in their fatty acid chains, considered healthier than saturated fats.

Double Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds involving the sharing of two pairs of electrons between atoms, contributing to the molecule's stability.

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Vitamins that can be dissolved in fats and oils, stored in the body's fatty tissue, and include vitamins A, D, E, and K.