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Dietary Zn deficiency, the current situation and potential solutions
Marija Knez1,2, James C R Stangoulis1
1College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, AdelaideSA5001, Australia.
Nutrition Research Reviews
|April 16, 2023
Summary
Zinc deficiency is a global health issue. This review addresses challenges, intake recommendations, and strategies like biofortification to combat zinc deficiency worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Human Physiology
Background:
- Zinc deficiency is a significant global health concern with widespread implications.
- Understanding dietary requirements and factors influencing them is crucial for public health.
- Current monitoring methods for zinc status present considerable challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of global zinc deficiency.
- To discuss current recommendations for zinc intake and influencing factors.
- To explore strategies for alleviating zinc deficiency, including biofortification.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of global zinc deficiency.
- Analysis of factors affecting dietary zinc requirements.
- Evaluation of zinc bioaccessibility and bioavailability.
- Discussion of modern lifestyle impacts and mitigation strategies.
Main Results:
- Zinc deficiency poses substantial global challenges.
- Dietary zinc requirements are influenced by various factors, including lifestyle.
- Biofortification shows promise for improving zinc status in vulnerable groups.
- Effective monitoring of zinc status remains a complex issue.
Conclusions:
- Addressing global zinc deficiency requires multifaceted strategies.
- Improved monitoring of zinc status and enhanced dietary intake are essential.
- Interventions like biofortification can play a key role in alleviating deficiency.
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