Question

Which is to be taken to prevent dehydration due to diarrhoea?

• A. Rice
• B. Vitamin pills
• C. Bread
• D. Boiled and filtered water with some salt and sugar

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Boiled and filtered water with some salt and sugar

In diarrhoea there is increased bowel movements because of the reduced absorption of fluids in the intestine which leads to excessive loss of water and dehydration. It spreads through the contaminants in the water. To prevent dehydration and contamination it is advised to have boiled water with some salt and sugar.

So, the correct answer is option D.