Introduction
diarrhea, peristalsis, watery diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration
DEHYDRATION, ACUTE DIARRHEA
Dietary fiber, a non-digestible carbohydrate, has been used in decades for the beneficial effect on health with physiological importance because such compounds have low energy values. These indigestible carbohydrates generally reach the large intestine in an undigested and unabsorbed forms and are often used in many low-calorie food and beverages [Researchers have stated that dietary fiber, especially digestive-resistant maltodextrin has innumerable beneficial effects on human health, such as improving intestinal regularity by increasing faecal bulk, stimulating peristalsis and shortening gastrointestinal transit time [A prebiotic beneficially affects the host by enhancing the growth of large bowel bacteria, including Although fiber rich diet is widely recommended, the efficacy of fiber supplements has not been tested sufficiently in children. Fibers are expected to be fermented by colonic bacteria producing SCFAs those will stimulate sodium and water absorption in the colon leading to early recovery from diarrhea [According to a systematic review, children admitted to hospital with diarrhea and dehydration, reduced osmolarity rehydration solution with diarrhea is associated with reduced need for unscheduled intravenous infusions, lower stool volume, and less vomiting in comparison with standard world health organization (WHO) rehydration solution. Children with acute diarrhea, therefore, may be benefited from a reduced osmolarity ORS [We aimed to examine whether additional intake of Fibersol-2 along with ORS can reduce the duration of watery diarrhea and daily stool output in children aged 1–3 years as well as recovery of such children within 72 hours, compared to placebo.