| Acute diarrhea is a condition of defecation with an increase in frequency and/or changes in consistency, can be with or without symptoms and signs such as nausea, vomiting, fever, or abdominal pain that lasts for 3-7 days. Zinc supplementation can be given in the treatment of acute diarrhea. zinc as an essential micro element is important for the body, and it has an important role in the regeneration of intestine. Toodlers who suffer from acute diarrhea have digestive problems, that may disrupt its function of absorption and secretion. Zinc supplementation aims to restore the process of absorption and secretion in the intestine to be normal again. It is hoped this paper might provide information to researchers and public, especially mothers who have young children, about the role of zinc supplementation in aiding recovery in infants with acute diarrhea |