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nautica902

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Explain how oral rehydration therapy can combat some of the diarrhea experienced by these children.

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As weight is often underreported in self-report surveys, we can assume that the actual prevalence of overweight and obesity is somewhat higher than that ascertained from BRFSS data.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Oral rehydration therapy involves the administration of a simple solution that mothers can make themselves, using locally available ingredients; the solution increases a body's ability to absorb fluids 25-fold. International development groups also provide mothers with packets of premeasured salt and sugar to be mixed with boiled water in rural and urban areas.

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nautica902

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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