A 3-year-old child has poor appetite and recurrent diarrhoea. Which nutrient is particularly important in supporting recovery from diarrhoeal illness?
Correct answer: A. Zinc
- A. Zinc
- B. Fluoride
- C. Vitamin K
- D. Sodium bicarbonate
Explanation
Zinc supplementation, together with oral rehydration and continued feeding, helps reduce the duration and severity of childhood diarrhoea and lowers the risk of recurrence. Fluoride supports teeth, vitamin K supports clotting, and sodium bicarbonate is not routine nutritional treatment for diarrhoea.
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