Assessment of Zinc Absorption From a Phytic Acid Rich Complementary Food

Assessment of Zinc Absorption From a Phytic Acid Rich Complementary Food, Consumed by Young Children Immediately After the Addition of the Enzyme Phytase. A Randomized Single Blind Study

Assessment of zinc absorption from a phytic acid rich complementary food, consumed by young children immediately after the addition of the enzyme phytase. A randomized single blind study

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 12-24 month old
2. Male of female
3. Height and weight between -2.0 SD and +2.0 SD with respect to WHO child growth standards.
4. No mineral and vitamin supplements 2 weeks prior to the study and during the whole duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Body temperature ≥ 37.5°C
2. Hemoglobin ≤ 7g/dL
3. Positive RDT test
4. Any metabolic, gastrointestinal or chronic disease (according to the statement of the subject's parent) known chronic diseases at the gastrointestinal tract)
5. Long term mediation (that may affect zinc metabolism) during the whole study to interact with zinc metabolism (such as kidney diseases or