When Thompson Was 5 Years of Age,he Began to Complain

When Thompson was 5 years of age,he began to complain that his stomach hurt,especially after eating meals and snacks.He also experienced chronic diarrhea.His parents noticed that he could eat poultry,meat,dairy foods,fruits,and vegetables without developing any intestinal problems,but he would get a "tummy ache" soon after eating sandwiches,cookies,crackers,or pancakes.Based on this information,Thompson's parents should have him evaluated for

A) colon cancer.
B) cystic fibrosis.
C) irritable bowel syndrome.
D) celiac disease.

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