Nutritionist of IPB University: Bio-Fortified Zinc (Zinc) Rice, Increases Mineral Intake to Prevent Stunting

Prof. Evy Damayanti, Professor of Community Nutrition at IPB University, said that zinc intake is closely related to the growth of toddlers and stunting rates. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), zinc deficiency is the fifth important factor that causes disease in developing countries. Zinc malnutrition is reported to cause disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) every year. So, the child cannot grow normally.

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