Appendix 3: Techniques for Measuring Zinc Absorption

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Friel J.K. , Naake V.L. Jr. , Miller L.V. , Fennessey P.V. , Hambidge K.M. The analysis of stable isotopes in urine to determine the fractional absorption of zinc. Am J Clin Nutr 1992; 55: 473–7.

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Miller D.D. , Schricker B.R. , Rasmussen R.R. , Van Campen D. An in vitro method for estimation of iron availability from meals. Am J Clin Nutr 1981; 34: 2248–56.

Sandström B. , Almgren A. Dialyzable zinc after in vitro digestion in comparison with zinc absorption measured in humans. In: Southgate P. , Johnson I. , Fenwick G.R. , eds. Nutrient availability: chemical and biological aspects. Cambridge: The Royal Society of Chemistry, Thomas Graham House, 1989; 238–40.