Which of the following would health care workers use to treat the diarrhea and dehydration common to children suffering from diseases of poverty?
A) ORT
B) Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast
C) Protein-energy repletion formula
D) Vitamin-enriched grains
E) RUTF

Question

Which of the following would health care workers use to treat the diarrhea and dehydration common to children suffering from diseases of poverty? 
A) ORT 
B) Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast 
C) Protein-energy repletion formula 
D) Vitamin-enriched grains 
E) RUTF

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ORT (oral rehydration therapy) is a commonly used treatment for diarrhea and dehydration in children suffering from diseases of poverty. It involves giving special fluids that contain a precise balance of sugars, salts, and minerals. Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (BRAT) are sometimes used for mild cases of diarrhea but are not sufficient for severe cases. Protein-energy repletion formula and vitamin-enriched grains are used for malnutrition but not specifically for diarrhea and dehydration. RUTF (ready-to-use therapeutic food) is used for severe acute malnutrition but not specifically for diarrhea and dehydration.

Which of the Following Would Health Care Workers Use to Treat