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[Zinc deficiency and its functional implications]

J L Rosado1

  • 1Departamento de Fisiología de la Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, México.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|June 9, 1998
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Marginal zinc deficiency is prevalent in rural Mexican children due to diets high in absorption inhibitors. This deficiency increases infectious diseases and impairs cognitive function, highlighting a significant public health concern.

Area of Science:

  • Human Nutrition
  • Pediatric Health
  • Micronutrient Research

Context:

  • Focuses on rural Mexican children, a population often consuming plant-based diets.
  • Addresses diets rich in phytates and other zinc absorption inhibitors.
  • Highlights the relevance of marginal zinc deficiency in a specific demographic.

Purpose:

  • To review theoretical aspects of zinc deficiency.
  • To examine research on marginal zinc deficiency in Mexican children.
  • To discuss the health consequences of this deficiency.

Summary:

  • Zinc is vital for metabolic pathways, enzyme function, and protein synthesis.
  • Marginal zinc deficiency is linked to diets low in bioavailable zinc.
  • Research suggests this deficiency increases infectious diseases, particularly diarrhea, and affects cognitive development.

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Impact:

  • Underscores the need for nutritional interventions in vulnerable populations.
  • Informs public health strategies to combat micronutrient deficiencies.
  • Contributes to understanding the link between diet, zinc status, and child development.