Asked by Pulse Survey on Sep 25, 2024

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Sarah avoids all dairy products because she is lactose intolerant.Which of the following describes Sarah?

A) Sarah has a food allergy.
B) Sarah has a food intolerance.
C) Sarah is experiencing anaphylaxis.
D) Sarah has a negative energy balance.

Lactose Intolerant

The inability to fully digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products, due to a deficiency in lactase enzyme.

Food Allergy

An adverse health effect arising from a specific immune response that occurs reproducibly on exposure to a given food.

Food Intolerance

A digestive system response where an individual has difficulty digesting certain foods, leading to uncomfortable symptoms.

  • Recognize the nutritional needs for different types of vegetarians and manage lactose intolerance effectively.
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Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Sarah is avoiding dairy products because she is lactose intolerant, which means she has difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. This is a form of food intolerance, rather than a food allergy or anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction). Negative energy balance refers to a situation where calorie intake is insufficient to meet metabolic needs, and is not relevant to Sarah's situation.