What are the benefits of zinc supplementation in developing countries?

What will be an ideal response?


In developed countries, most people obtain enough zinc from the diet without resorting to supplements. In developing countries, zinc supplementation plays a major role in effectively reducing the incidence of disease and death associated with diarrhea and pneumonia.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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