Question

use the following flow chart to write a paragraph with in 100 words on the preparation of a mixture useful for rehydration or maintaining balance of water in the body

Answer 1

Oral rehydration solutions (ORS) are used to treat dehydration caused by diarrhea, a common illness in travellers. Unlike other fluids, the ratio of the ingredients in an ORS matches what the body needs to recover from a diarrheal illness.An ORS contains three ingredients:1.Clean water that has been boiled ordisinfected or from a commerciallysealed bottle.2.Electrolytes (also called “salts”), which are chemicals that your bodyneeds to function properly.3.Carbohydrates, usually in the form of sugar.