BRAT Diet Benefits, Foods & More
Article Sources
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- 2. ’BRAT Diet: Recovering From an Upset Stomach.’ American Academy of Family Physicians. https://familydoctor.org/brat-diet-recovering-from-an-upset-stomach
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BRAT Diet for Children
Children with gastrointestinal problems can also benefit from the BRAT diet, but they may require different preparations than adults, depending on how many teeth they have. It's best to start with scraped apple or applesauce, rice and toast softened with water or broth.
Infants with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea should be seen by a pediatrician to check for more serious digestive problems, such as bowel strictures. Once these are ruled out, babies can nurse with no solid food until symptoms subside.2’BRAT Diet: Recovering From an Upset Stomach.’ American Academy of Family Physicians. https://familydoctor.org/brat-diet-recovering-from-an-upset-stomach
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