Nutrition and You - Modified Access
Nutrition and You - Modified Access
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ISBN: 9780134388663
Author: Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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To examine: Whether the statement “Zinc can prevent the common cold” is true or false.

Introduction: Zinc is necessary for a healthy immune system. It is important for nutrition. It is responsible for different functions in the human body. Zinc helps to stimulate the activity of at least 100 different enzymes.

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