This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'A child presents with malnutrition, persistent diarrhea. Apart from antibiotics what would you like to add in your prescription? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Zinc, Vit A, Iron, B. Zinc, Iron, C. Zinc, Vit A, D. B complex, Zinc', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: c. Zinc, Vit A(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 318, Ghai 8/e p 111)High Yield PointsAn episode of diarrhea, of presumed infectious etiology, which starts acutely but lasts for > 14 daysPrinciples of management are: (i) correction of dehydration, electrolytes & hypoglycemia, (ii) evaluation for infections & their management, and (iii) nutritional therapy with supplemental multivitamins & minerals, twice the RDAVitamin A (1 lac-2 lac IU) & zinc (10-20mg/day) are supplemented as both of them enhance the recovery from persistent diarrhea.", 'role': 'assistant'}]