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  • Title: The role of zinc in the growth and development of children.
    Author: Salgueiro MJ, Zubillaga MB, Lysionek AE, Caro RA, Weill R, Boccio JR.
    Journal: Nutrition; 2002 Jun; 18(6):510-9. PubMed ID: 12044825.
    Abstract:
    This review concerns the importance of zinc in growth, development, and cognitive function in children and the deleterious consequences of its deficiency on children's health. Possible strategies to overcome zinc deficiency and the results of some supplementation trials are discussed.
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