Kati is a 27-year-old Caucasian who works as a bank teller. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 102 pounds. She began experiencing recurrent gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea, steatorrhea, and flatulence several months ago. She made an appointment with her physician after noticing that she was losing weight. Laboratory tests confirmed a diagnosis of celiac disease.In addition to consuming a
gluten-free diet, Kati should be instructed to avoid _____ until her intestines have recovered.
a. sodium
b. fat
c. lactose
d. fructose
e. sucrose
c
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)