Plan a menu for a young woman recovering from acute diarrhoea and calculate its energy and protein.

1. 1 · Aim. To plan a menu for Ms. D recovering from acute diarrhoea and calculate its energy and protein.
2. 2 · Principles.
   • ORS and fluids first; ORS after each loose stool
   • Continue feeding; soft, bland, low-fibre, low-fat food
   • Curd and buttermilk rather than milk
   • Avoid fried and spicy food, raw salads, sugary drinks; strict hygiene
3. 3 · Nutrient prescription. IBW = 54 kg; energy 54 × 30 ≈ 1600 kcal; protein 54 g; fluid 2.5-3 L plus ORS.
4. 4 · Foods to give and avoid. Give ORS, coconut water, rice water, kanji, curd rice, idli, khichdi, banana, boiled potato, stewed apple; avoid fried food, raw salads, whole grams, sugary drinks.
5. 5 · Sample menu. [Table: Time | Menu | Amount, fluids at every round]
6. 6 · Calculation. [Table: food group | amount | energy | protein] Total about 1597 kcal and 53 g protein (100% and 97%).
7. 7 · Result. The menu gives about 1597 kcal and 53 g protein with 2.5-3 L fluid plus ORS and meets Ms. D's needs.
8. 8 · Preparation tips. Make ORS correctly, sip slowly, boil water, wash hands, return to normal diet in 2-3 days.

Scoring tip: Write the ORS composition and the home-made recipe as a small box; it is often asked even when the question is about the menu.