Patient's question:
Not very fond of eating, also want to ask what defects can be caused by zinc deficiency? Treatment history and effectiveness: Have taken zinc supplements. What kind of help do you want: Can zinc be supplemented through food? What should I eat?Doctor's answer:
Zinc is a nutrient essential for good health, and a zinc deficiency can lead to many harmful effects. In children, zinc deficiency can cause reduced immunity, hyperactivity, difficulty concentrating, poor appetite, picky eating, sparse and yellow hair, and more. Zinc deficiency in children can be addressed through diet. Foods rich in zinc include pork liver, pork kidneys, lean meat from animals; seafood such as fish, nori, oysters, and clams; legumes like soybeans, mung beans, and fava beans; and hard-shelled nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, and chestnuts. These foods should be consumed in abundance. Additionally, zinc can be supplemented through calcium and zinc supplements. Wishing you good health!