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Zinc supplementation increases growth and circulating...

Authors :
Ninh, Nguyen Xuan
Thissen, Jean-Paul
Source :
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; Apr96, Vol. 63 Issue 4, p514, 6p, 4 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Determines the effect of zinc supplementation on growth and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) in undernourished, growth-retarded children. Differences in weight and height between placebo and zinc-treated children at the end of each month of the study; Frequency of infectious episodes in placebo and zinc-treated children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029165
Volume :
63
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9710280823
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/63.4.514