Inadequate Intake

Australian survey of 2007 identifies that boys age 14-16 years have more risk of the insufficient intake of zinc and children age 2-3 years they consume zinc more than the required amount. Largely increase the population than the previous national survey (Rangan, Samman, 2012). According to a study in the US found 1909 to early 1980 there was no reliable Zn food supply (Gibson, 2012). According to the Briefel, Bialostosky, Kennedy-Stephenson, McDowell, & Wright, US population has inadequate intake of zinc is high. Inadequate intake can lead to the chronic health issue. They recommended the oral reference dose (RDA) which developed by the toxicologists as principles for safe consumption 21 mg/day. Pregnant women should take 6 mg higher levels than RDA. Adequate nutrition is necessary for the growth and development. The study discussed zinc used in different countries. The demographic data of the United States and national food supply of zinc that surveyed the several nations that include Africa, and South Asia. It shows that “an estimated 17.3% of the world’s population is at risk of inadequate zinc intake” it means they have the high risk of health problem. Inadequate and excess intake causes the health issue. Data analysis used to identify and assess the …show more content…
Databases including Australian survey, Health Source: Academic Edition, PubMed, LC One Search, and Google Scholar were used to find information. Because of the limited information available on this topic. Research regarding the zinc, dietary intake recommendation, sources of zinc, exposure, sign and symptoms, impact on human health, occupational exposure, treatment, prevention, and recommendations. Keywords used were zinc, the toxicity of zinc, inhalation, exposure to skin contact, and dietary