Food sources
What type of grain can provide zinc?
Whole grain
What body system does zinc help protect by fighting infections?
The immune system
What does bioavailability mean when talking about a mineral like zinc?
How much of the mineral the body can absorb and use
The immune system
What two types of food are good sources of zinc?
Seafood and meat
What important process does zinc support as children develop and bodies mature?
Growth and development
What general type of diet may provide zinc that is less easily absorbed?
a plant-based diet
Normal growth and development (No zinc makes you shrink!)
What ingredient, commonly used in baking, can provide zinz?
Yeast
Zinc helps the body make new cells and repair damaged tissue. What is this especially important for after an injury?
wound healing
What substance found in many whole grains and legumes can bind zinc and reduce its absorption?
Phytate
Name two physical signs of zinz deficiency involving the skin, hair, or recovery from an injury.
Slow wound healing and hair loss
What food, often made with yeast, can provide zinc?
Bread
Name three key functions of zinc in the body.
Supporting immune function, promoting growth and development, and helping make new cells and heal wounds.
What change in eating habits may occur when a person does not get enough zinc?
Reduced appetite