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

question 19

Multiple Choice

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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