
What it is
Zinc is an essential trace element and helps to maintain health and supports important bodily functions such as hormone production, digestion, growth and boost immunity.
Daily intake
Children aged 1 – 3: 3 mg/day
Children aged 4 – 8: 4 mg/day
Children aged 9 – 13: 6 mg/day
Boys aged 14 – 18: 13 mg/day
Girls aged between 14 – 18: 7 mg/day
Sources
Beef, turkey, oysters, shrimp, crab, whole grains, eggs, peanuts, beans