Why is sugar added to ORS?
Ans. B Enhance salt absorptionRef: Ganong 25th ed. P 478In diarrhoea only salt is lost but sugar is added as it helps to absorb salt and sugar by process of symport. The transporter in the gut is SGLT-1.
Enhance acceptability
Enhance salt absorption
Enhance shelf life
Enhance taste
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