Which drink is considered useful in diarrhoea?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Oral rehydration solution
Diarrhoea causes loss of water and electrolytes, especially sodium. Oral rehydration solution contains an appropriate balance of glucose and salts that helps the intestine absorb water and replace these losses. Very sweet, spicy, or fatty drinks may worsen symptoms. Therefore, option A is the safest standard choice.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Oral rehydration solution
Why is this the correct answer?
Diarrhoea causes loss of water and electrolytes, especially sodium. Oral rehydration solution contains an appropriate balance of glucose and salts that helps the intestine absorb water and replace these losses. Very sweet, spicy, or fatty drinks may worsen symptoms. Therefore, option A is the safest standard choice.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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