Dietary zinc intake and its determinants among Ethiopian children 6–35 months of age

Abstract Background Adequate zinc intake is essential for the growth and neurobehavioral development of young children. Zinc deficiency in children is recognized as risk factor for stunting. In Ethiopia, 38% of children under five years of age are stunted. This analysis was conducted to measure diet...

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Main Authors: Girmay Ayana, Tibebu Moges, Aregash Samuel, Tsehai Asefa, Solomon Eshetu, Aweke Kebede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40795-018-0237-8