Zinc Status of Vegetarians during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies and Meta-Analysis of Zinc Intake
Pregnant women are vulnerable to a low zinc status due to the additional zinc demands associated with pregnancy and foetal development. The present systematic review explores the relationship between habitual vegetarian diets and dietary zinc intake/status during pregnancy. The association between v...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-06-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/6/4512 |