Zinc

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Zinc

Zinc

English

Nutrition

Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)

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Digestive system

Healthy living and prevention

Caregivers Adult (19+) Educators Hospital healthcare providers Community healthcare providers Remote populations First nations

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Health A-Z

<p>Discover the role of zinc in the body.</p><p></p>

<figure> <img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/INM_NRC_track1-8-7_illustration_food_zinc.jpg" alt="Milk products and alternatives and meats and alternatives containing zinc" /> </figure> <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://food-guide.canada.ca/en/" 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>

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