International Journal of Nursing Education and Research
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 3

Evidence Based Dietary Tips for Diarrhoea

1Lecturer in Nutrition, Rani Meyyammai College of Nursing, Annamalai University, Chidamabram-608002, Tamilnadu, India

2Tutor in Nursing, Rani Meyyammai College of Nursing, Annamalai University, Chidamabram-608002, Tamilnadu, India

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Online published on 12 January, 2017.

Abstract

Diarrhea is a condition in which loose or watery stools are passed frequently. Diarrhea occurs frequently in a large majority of weaned infants in developing countries. Oral rehydration solution is recommended to prevent dehydration of the body. The following food items such as rice, banana, apple, yogurt, herbal, lemon and black tea shown beneficial effects on Diarrhea.

Keywords

Diarrhea, oral rehydration solution, dehydration, weanling diarrhea