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How can d daily intake of some essential nutrients be met like of zinc d daily intake recommended is 11 mg but its not much in our foods so do everyone has to take a daily multivit to compensate.
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Nutritional needs of zinc should be met primarily from foods. If there are symptoms of zinc deficiency, then suppliments can be given. Foods rich in zinc are wheat, oats, pumpkin seeds, eggs, milk, oysters, nuts, meat, and peas.consume them. Common symptoms of zinc deficiency are- Hair loss,frequent infections eg diaarrhoea, spots on nails,oral ulcers,mild anaemia,decreased appetite. Hope this helps u.
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