When someone has this particular condition they experience nausea and vomiting, and sweat excessively after consuming fructose. What is the condition known as?

A) Diabetes
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hereditary fructose intolerance
D) Food allergies


C
Explanation: C) Some people have a lowered caries incidence attributable to a condition known as hereditary fructose intolerance. After one consumes fructose, these persons experience nausea and vomiting, and sweat excessively; they may also develop malaise, tremor, coma, and convulsions. These patients are caries free or virtually caries free.

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