| Zinc | Z | Zinc | Zinc | | English | Nutrition | Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | NA | Digestive system | Healthy living and prevention | Caregivers
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First nations | NA | | 2013-09-27T04:00:00Z | | Theresa Couto, RD;Elly Berger, BA, MD, FRCPC, FAAP, MHPE;Francy Pillo-Blocka RD, FDC | | | | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Flat Content | Health A-Z | <p>Discover the role of zinc in the body.</p><p></p> | <figure>
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<p>Zinc strengthens the immune system, helps to heal wounds and helps with normal growth and development.</p> | <h2>Key points</h2>
<ul><li>Zinc strengthens the immune system and helps wounds heal.</li>
<li>It is mostly found in yogurt, cheese, legumes, seafood and red meat.</li>
<li>Healthy people who follow <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canada-food-guides.html" target="_blank">Canada's Food Guide</a> do not need a zinc supplement, but speak to a doctor if your child has Crohn's disease or celiac disease.</li></ul> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/INM_NRC_track1-8-7_illustration_food_zinc.jpg | | |
