Question
The baby is now 41 days old and the test results for trace element zinc show a level of 35.1. Is the zinc deficiency severe? If supplementation is needed, for how long should it be supplemented?
Answer
Based on the information you provided, the normal range for zinc levels in children is between 70 and 150. According to the baby’s test results, there is indeed a zinc deficiency. It is recommended that you immediately supplement zinc for the baby, which can be purchased as a suitable zinc oral liquid at the pharmacy. In daily life, zinc is mainly found in seafood and animal organs, with other foods containing less zinc. Foods such as lean meat, pork liver, fish, and egg yolks also contain zinc.