| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
|
Injury Disease Nutrition Poison Symptoms Surgery Test |
| A B C D F G H I K L M N P R S T V W Z |
Zinc in diet |
| Overview Food Sources Recommendations Side Effects |
| Alternative Names: |
| Diet - zinc |
| Recommendations: |
|
The best way to get the daily requirement of essential vitamins and minerals is to eat a balanced diet that contains a variety of foods from the food guide pyramid. Specific recommendations for each vitamin or mineral depend on age, gender, and other factors (such as pregnancy). The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a PDF file that lists these recommendations. |
|