Why are sugar alcohols used in the diet? a. To sweeten foods. b. They are incompletely digested and absorbed. c. They have fewer calories than sugar. d. All of the above e. None of the above
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Sugar alcohols are a type of carbohydrate and a kind of sweetener used in food and beverages. They occur naturally in some fruits and vegetables but can also be manufactured. Show more…
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