Zinc (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What type of mineral is zinc?
What type of mineral is zinc?
Essential trace mineral
Best dietary source of zinc
Best dietary source of zinc
Oysters
Plant-based sources of zinc
Plant-based sources of zinc
Whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds
Example of fortified foods with zinc
Example of fortified foods with zinc
Breakfast cereals
Zinc's role in immune system
Zinc's role in immune system
Supports immune system & immune cell development
Zinc's effect on wound healing
Zinc's effect on wound healing
Speeds up healing of cuts, scrapes, wounds
Zinc's role in cell function
Zinc's role in cell function
Necessary for DNA synthesis & cell division
Zinc's role in taste & smell
Zinc's role in taste & smell
Preserves taste and smell
Zinc's role in protein metabolism
Zinc's role in protein metabolism
Involved in building proteins
Zinc deficiency effect in children
Zinc deficiency effect in children
Stunted growth
Zinc deficiency effect on immunity
Zinc deficiency effect on immunity
Reduced immune function, more susceptible to infections
Zinc deficiency effect on senses
Zinc deficiency effect on senses
Impaired or lost taste and smell
Daily zinc requirement for adult men
Daily zinc requirement for adult men
11 mg per day
Daily zinc requirement for adult women
Daily zinc requirement for adult women
8 mg per day
What reduces zinc absorption from plants
What reduces zinc absorption from plants
Phytates in grains and legumes