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Nutritional deprivation is a serious global problem that can lead to long-term deficits in growth and immune functions. The food nutrients are classified as macronutrients and micronutrients. Vitamins and minerals belong to the group of macronutrients and micronutrients. Zinc is an important micronutrient for the human body which promotes immunity, provides resistance against infection and helps in proper growth and development of nervous system. It also contributes to enzymatic activities involved in protein synthesis. Low zinc levels contribute to the onset of anorexia nervosa in children. It also plays a vital role in activating growth, providing immunity, stimulating appetite, healing cuts, etc. Rich sources of zinc are red meat, poultry, sea food, milk and milk products, whole cereals, pumpkin seeds, nuts, etc. Zinc deficiencies often coexist with protein energy malnutrition. Modifications in basic family meals meet the nutritional needs of zinc among the family members according to their age. This chapter discusses the importance of zinc in diet and the role of meal modification in managing the zinc deficiencies among children.
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Khan, S. (2022). Managing Zinc Deficiencies Among Children. In: Khan, S.T., Malik, A. (eds) Microbial Biofertilizers and Micronutrient Availability. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76609-2_17
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