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Acute gastroenteritis is a major cause of morbidity and hospitalization in Canadian children. Prolonged diarrhea and malnutrition are a primary cause of morbidity and mortality in Canadian native populations. This brief backgrounder provides a rationale for the treatment of acute episodes of acute gastroenteritis with ORT and return to appropriate diet for age.