The primary reason for chewing sugar-free gum instead of sugar-sweetened gum is that sugar-free gum
a. is calorie-free and helps with weight control.
b. contains sugar alcohols that do not promote dental caries.
c. contains gums that provide soluble dietary fiber.
d. is sweeter than sugar-sweetened gum because it contains artificial sweeteners.
Answer: b. contains sugar alcohols that do not promote dental caries.
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