Which of the Following Is True of Oral Rehydration Therapy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of oral rehydration therapy (ORT) ?

A) It includes highly caloric food products offering carbohydrate, lipid, protein, and micronutrients.
B) It is a fluid replacement for children with severe diarrhea caused by infectious disease.
C) It involves providing malnourished children with a soft-textured paste that needs to be mixed with water before intake.
D) It is effective even in the absence of a safe water supply.
E) It is a treatment recommended for obese children.