Leah's parents are concerned their five-year-old daughter will develop tooth decay if she chews gum that's sweetened with sugar. Based on this information, Leah's parents should buy chewing gum that's sweetened with

A. honey.
B. sucrose.
C. dextrose.
D. xylitol.


Answer: D

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