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Zinc.(Section 2: Key nutrients delivered by red meat in the diet)
KEY POINTS
* Zinc is an essential nutrient, required for numerous metabolic functions, including gene expression, growth and immunity.
* Manifestations of zinc deficiency include growth retardation, high rates of infection, skin lesions and impaired wound healing.
* Zinc deficiency is a major contributor to the burden of disease in developing countries.
* Seafood and red meat are good sources of bioavailable zinc. Dietary zinc from plant sources is less bioavailable due to the interaction with phytate.
* The recommended dietary intake for zinc is 8 and 14 mg/day for women and men, respectively The Dietary Guidelines for ...
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