Tag: Linear growth

According to UNICEF and WHO data, approximately 149 million children under five years old globally were estimated to be stunted in 2022 due to chronic malnutrition. This irreversible condition develops over the critical first 1,000 days of life and can have lifelong consequences.

Globally, over a quarter of children under five are stunted, and inadequate nutritional intake is a leading cause. For many parents and caregivers, the question arises: **Does zinc deficiency affect height?** This article explores the scientific evidence connecting zinc levels to physical development, highlighting its impact on growth in children and adolescents.