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A. Contaminated food or
water
B. Viral infection
C. Imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut
D. All of the above
The correct answer is D. All of the above. Bacteria that may contaminate food , viruses such as rotavirus (especially in children), and disruption of the normal healthy balance in the digestive tract can cause diarrhea⁸,³⁶.
A. Abdominal pain
B. Bloating
C. Nausea
D. All of the above
The correct answer is D. All of the above. You may also experience these symptoms when you have diarrhea⁶³.
A. Contaminated food or water
B. Viral infection
C. Imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the
gut
D. All of the above
The correct answer is D. A and D. You should also call the doctor immediately if your child does not improve within 24 hours of developing diarrhea, or if the child’s stools contain blood or pus, or if they are black⁶³.
A. Water
B. Broth
C. Fruit juice
D. A and B
The correct answer is D. A and B. Water is very important in preventing dehydration. But because you also need electrolytes, you can drink broth and soups⁶³.
A. Bananas
B. Rice
C. Plain toast
D. All of the above
The correct answer is D. All of the above. It's best to eat soft, bland foods until your diarrhea goes away and avoid milk and milk products and foods that are greasy, high in fiber, or very sweet⁶³.
A. Don't brush your teeth
with tap water
B. Avoid all raw fruits and vegetables unless they can be peeled
C. Don't use ice that is made from tap water
D. All of the above
The correct answer is D. All of the above. Other tips include: Don’t eat raw or rare meat or fish; don’t eat meat or shellfish that is not hot when served; don’t eat food from street vendors⁶³.
A. Only for older people
with diarrhea
B. Only for adults with diarrhea symptoms
C. Only for kids with diarrhea
D. Anyone with diarrhea can take probiotics
The correct answer is D. You don’t need to be a certain age to take probiotics⁵¹.
