Constipation:

A. is associated with symptoms caused by accumulation of toxins present in feces.
B. is caused by failure to defecate at least once a day.
C. may be prevented by ingestion of foods with a high proportion of cellulose and other indigestible carbohydrates.
D. results in metabolic acidosis.
E. occurs in people who are lactose intolerant when they drink milk.


C

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