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Immune System

Practice Guidance Toolkit

Key Findings and Recommendations

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For an optimal immune status it is important for individuals to strive to meet their nutritional needs by following Dietary Reference Values. Some specific foods/nutrients that have been linked to improved immune function, primarily in adults, include:
 
Food/NutrientFindings and Recommendations
 Zinc
General Population
Dietary Reference Values for zinc should be met by following Healthy Eating Guidelines as zinc deficiency can lead to impaired immune function.
 
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Last Updated: 2016-12-22

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