![]() For this reason, adults older than age 19 should not take more than 40 mg of zinc a day. Maximum zinc intake can cause symptoms that range from nausea and vomiting to impaired immune system functioning. ![]() Increase intake of zinc-containing foods like: baked beans, yogurt. Emphasize on sound iron nutrition for infants Screening for anemia among women childbearing age ― Treatment of iron deficiency for all ages Supplementation of folic acid to child bearing aged women, Iron deficiency, anemia, increased maternal and infant mortality, low birth weight Strict monitoring in the quality of iodized salt Optimal intake of dietary iodine during pregnancy Goiter, hypothyroidism, increased risk of stillbirth & birth defects Provision of safe drinking water discourage water pollution and drainage system, awareness campaign on importance of watery fluids in the body with its consequences. Provide extra fluids to the child if he/she is vomiting, Eye, shortness of breath, heart palpitation, dizziness and confusion Counselling centers for effective breastfeeding and complementary feeding, Promotion of Vitamin A campaigns Establishment of nutrition centers, therapeutic feeding centers. Kwashiorkor, marasmus and hypoalbuminemia Awareness on the importance of fats and its adequate intake. Educate children on the effects of junk foods. ![]() Heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, pediatric obesity, childhood obesity, metabolic syndrome Awareness on the importance of balanced diet Educate children on the importance of carbohydrates. Diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma, hypoglycemia
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