Vital Facts about Minerals – 6

Zinc

Vital for normal growth and to heal wounds.  Important for our ability to taste.

 

shrimp

                                                           

How Much?

Where?                                             % U.S. RDA

Total cereal, 1 oz                                               100%

Ground beef, lean, broiled, 3 oz                          29 %

Shrimp, broiled, 3oz                                              9 %

Chicken, roasted. 3 oz                                           6 %

Whole-wheat bread, slice                                      3 %