Diarrhea

Home Care Advice - Nutrition

Nutrition

  • Maintaining some food intake during episodes of diarrhea is important.
  • Ideal initial foods include boiled starches/cereals (e.g., potatoes, rice, noodles, wheat, oats) with a small amount of salt to taste.
  • Other acceptable foods include: bananas, yogurt, crackers, soup.
  • As your stools return to normal consistency, resume a normal diet.

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