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Diet - diarrhea   

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Definition:

Dietary factors that cause, worsen, or relieve diarrhea.

Functions

Diarrhea in children and babies has numerous causes including illness, infection, food sensitivity, over-consumption of fruit or fruit juice, and antibiotics. Diarrhea may be caused or worsened by inappropriate dietary practices. Some types of diarrhea may be alleviated by changes in the diet.

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