This powerpoint presentation is about the mineral "zinc".

1. Zinc
By Edouard Miserez and Daniel Frech

2. What is Zinc
 Zinc is a mineral that is in some foods such as oysters
and beef.
 Zinc is a silvery metal that is a constituent (a whole)
brass.
 It is used coating iron and steel to protect from
corrosion.
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3. In What Foods is Zinc Found?
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4. Why do we need it
 Zinc plays a vital role in bringing the vitamin A from the
liver to the retina.
 It helps Build and Repair our Cells and Tissues.
 Zinc helps us Digest our food.
 Zinc helps us maintain strong and healthy bones.
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5. Deficiency of Zinc
 Zinc is an essential mineral to a few of your major body
systems.
 Deficiency of zinc can lead to delayed growth and
impaired ability to fight infections.
 Deficiency of zinc can also decrease your ability to
absorb nutrients.
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6. Fun Fact
 Zinc has been used for over 2,500 years!
 Over 50 countries produce zinc, the largest being
China!
 Zinc can help you stay young!
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7. Thank you for
listening
Work Cited (Pictures)
Fig. 1: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc
Fig. 2: http://www.in.all.biz/g222843/
Fig. 3: http://www.aoa.org/x11848.xml
Fig. 4: http://thenextweb.com/apps/2011/02/12/love-oysters-check-out/
Fig. 5: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/knowhow/glossary/beef/
Fig. 6: http://fitnessshopblog.com/tag/diet-health/
Fig 7: http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-legendary-small-people.php
Fig 8: http://dollardaze.org/blog/?post_id=00044