Radak, TL. Zinc in Vegetarian Diets. American Dietetic Association Vegetarian Practice Group. June 2

Radak, TL. Zinc in Vegetarian Diets. American Dietetic Association Vegetarian Practice Group. June 2009.

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Zinc is present in all organs, tissues and fluids in the body. Zinc has many

functions in the body, and is necessary for optimal growth and development,

reproduction, appetite, taste ability, and night vision. Zinc is also needed for

proper function of the immune system.   Zinc is a nutrient of special interest in the planning of  well-balanced plant based diets.