The role of zinc in the growth and development of children
Salgueiro, Mía.J.; Zubillaga, M.B.; Lysionek, A.E.; Caro, R.A.; Weill, R.; Boccio, Jé.R.
Nutrition 18(6): 510-519
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0899-9007 PMID: 12044825 DOI: 10.1016/s0899-9007(01)00812-7Document Number: 249461
This review concerns the importance of zinc in growth, development and cognitive function in children and the deleterious consequences of its deficiency on children's health. Possible strategies to overcome zinc deficiency and the results of some supplementation trials are discussed.
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