Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Growth Outcomes in Children under 5 Years of Age

Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Growth Outcomes in Children under 5 Years of Age

(1) Background: The effects of zinc supplementation on child growth, and prior reviews of these studies, have shown mixed results. We aim to systematically review and meta-analyze randomized controlled trials evaluating effects of preventive zinc supplementation for 3 months or longer during pregnan...

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Main Authors: Enju Liu, Laura Pimpin, Masha Shulkin, Sarah Kranz, Christopher P. Duggan, Dariush Mozaffarian, Wafaie W. Fawzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
zinc supplementation
child growth
randomized controlled trial
meta-analysis
systematic review
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/3/377

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