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  2. Zinc toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Zinc toxicity is a medical condition involving an overdose on, or toxic overexposure to, zinc. Such toxicity levels have been seen to occur at ingestion of greater than 50 mg of zinc. [1] [unreliable medical source?] Excessive absorption of zinc can suppress copper and iron absorption. The free zinc ion in solution is highly toxic to bacteria ...

  3. Mineral (nutrient) - Wikipedia

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    Dietitians may recommend that minerals are best supplied by ingesting specific foods rich with the chemical element(s) of interest. The elements may be naturally present in the food (e.g., calcium in dairy milk) or added to the food (e.g., orange juice fortified with calcium; iodized salt fortified with iodine ).

  4. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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    To address these challenges, providing a variety of nutrient-rich foods at every meal and snack is essential, allowing children to explore and develop their preferences. The concept of "responsive feeding", which involves a reciprocal relationship between the child and the caregiver during meals, is widely recommended.

  5. Department of Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection ...

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    Public Distribution System functions under The Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) of the department and is involved in the distribution of commodities through fair price ration shops across the state. Tamil Nadu Warehousing Corporation (TNWC), established in 1958, facilitates maintenance of warehousing facilities for food produce. [3]

  6. Tamil cuisine - Wikipedia

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    Tamil cuisine is a culinary style of Tamil people originating from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and neighboring Sri Lanka. [1] Meats, along with rice, legumes, and lentils, are popular. Dairy products and tamarind are used to provide sour flavors. On special occasions, traditional Tamil dishes are served in a traditional manner ...

  7. List of districts in Tamil Nadu by Human Development Index

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    Map of the Tamil Nadu districts by HDI in 2017. The average Human Development Index (HDI) for the state of Tamil Nadu in 1996 calculated by the government's State Planning Commission was 0.636. [1] By 2001, the average HDI for the state calculated by the State Planning Commission had risen to 0.657.

  8. Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of ...

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    Foods and drinks that promote weight gain: Limit consumption of energy-dense foods; Avoid sugary drinks. As calorie consumption is one of the harder tasks when it comes to monitoring weight-gain, it is a very important component in reducing the risk of cancer. Foods that have been processed heavily tend to contain more sugar and fat.

  9. Diseases of affluence - Wikipedia

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    According to the WHO, cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. One in six deaths worldwide are caused by cancer, accounting to a total of 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer are the leading forms of cancer deaths across most high and middle-income countries. [58]