The Role of Zinc in Child Health

By Mary Penny, Instituto de Investigacion Nutricional, Peru / Sponsoring Organizations: International Zinc Association

Contributed By POUZN Project

Published: 2006

Provides an overview of the beneficial properties of zinc in treating diarrhea, respiratory infection, and in general child health. Summarizes research findings and discusses physiological processes and metabolic functions affected by zinc.

Document Details

Type of Document Primer
Topic(s) Zinc Treatment for Diarrhea
Keywords(s) zinc research, zinc deficiency, diarrhea
Format Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
File Size 123 KB
Number of Pages 4
Date posted 06/2006