Zinc presentation

ZincBy Edouard Miserez and Daniel Frech

What is ZincZinc is a mineral that is in some foods such as

oysters and beef.

Zinc is a silvery metal that is a constituent (a whole) brass.

It is used coating iron and steel to protect from corrosion.

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In What Foods is Zinc Found?

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Why do we need itZinc plays a vital role in bringing the vitamin A

from the liver to the retina.

It helps Build and Repair our Cells and Tissues.

Zinc helps us Digest our food.

Zinc helps us maintain strong and healthy bones.

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Deficiency of ZincZinc is an essential mineral to a few of your

major body systems.

Deficiency of zinc can lead to delayed growth and impaired ability to fight infections.

Deficiency of zinc can also decrease your ability to absorb nutrients.

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Fun FactZinc has been used for over 2,500 years!

Over 50 countries produce zinc, the largest being China!

Zinc can help you stay young!

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Work Cited (Pictures)

Fig. 1: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc

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Fig. 5: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/knowhow/glossary/beef/

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