Iron and zinc content of selected foods in the diet of schoolchildren in Kumi district, east of Uganda: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for humans and deficiency of the two elements is widespread in the world with the highest prevalence in less developed countries. There are few data on dietary intake of iron and zinc in Uga...

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Main Authors: Maage Amund, Acham Hedwig, Tidemann-Andersen Ida, Malde Marian K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
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Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/10/1/81