Zinc supplementation in severe malnutrition.
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چکیده
Zinc is an essential trace element and acts as a cofactor for more than 200 enzymes in the body. In view of the widely prevalent malnutrition, it is felt that the sub-clinical zinc deficiency could be existing in developing countries, contributing to intrauterine and postnatal growth retardation^). The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of zinc supplementation on serum zinc levels and weight gain in children with severe malnutrition.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 34 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997