Understanding Zinc and Its Role in Health

What is the daily recommended dietary allowance of zinc for women?

• 11 milligrams

• 8 milligrams

• 15 milligrams

• 5 milligrams

What was the main finding of the 2020 meta-analysis regarding zinc's effect on respiratory infections?

• Zinc was only effective for COVID-19.

• Zinc had no effect on respiratory infections.

• Zinc reduced the risk of mild and moderately severe symptoms.

• Zinc increased the risk of severe symptoms.

How does zinc contribute to the adaptive immune response?

• By manufacturing antibodies and activating T-cells

• By increasing the body's temperature

• By producing white blood cells

• By inhibiting viral replication

What is a potential side effect of taking high doses of zinc for a long period?

• Calcium deficiency

• Iron deficiency

• Vitamin D deficiency

• Copper deficiency

Why might some zinc lozenges be less effective?

• They contain citric acid, which binds to zinc.

• They are not absorbed by the body.

• They are too expensive.

• They contain too much zinc.