CRAM diet

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The diet CRAM (cereal, rice, applesauce, and milk) is a short-term diet for diarrhea and gastroenteritis. The CRAM diet has more protein and fat content than the BRAT diet.

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Recent research

The use of cereals, rice and milk as a feeding pause plan for abdominal pain, has been validated as a more effective drug for dealing with diarrhea than BRAT by recent research at hospitals in South America and Asia.

According to John Snyder, M.D., professor of pediatrics at the University of California at San Francisco Medical Center and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics subcommittee to treat acute diarrhea:

"Not only does the CRAM diet seem to alleviate the symptoms of diarrhea more quickly, but milk gives the child a more complete protein and requires fat, which is lacking in the BRAT diet."

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Need for additional hydration

Because of severe dehydration caused by both diarrhea and gastroenteritis, CRAM meal plans should be combined with oral rehydration therapy (ORT) through fluid administration (eg Gatorade, Pedialyte) or food-based fluids (such as broth or gruels) to replace fluid loss.

According to John Snyder, it is important to combine the CRAM diet with an electrolyte replacement drink. In addition, contact your doctor immediately if the symptoms of diarrhea remain severe or if your child shows symptoms of dehydration, such as dry mouth, lack of urination, lethargy, and rapid heartbeat.

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Alternative

An alternative to the CRAM diet is the BRAT diet, which consists of bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast, the BRATT diet, which consists of bananas, rice, apple sauce, toast and tea, and a BRATTY diet consisting of bananas, rice, apple sauce, toast, tea, and yogurt.

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References

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External links

• CRAM Diet - Fitness site

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