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22.12.11
Zinc Saves Kids initiative wins humanitarian award
The American College of Nutrition has presented its annual humanitarian award to Zinc Saves Kids, an initiative launched in 2010 by the International Zinc Association (IZA).
The initiative aims to improve the survival, growth and development of undernourished children through zinc supplementation programs. It is the most common micronutrient deficiency in young children leading to high mortality rates, reduced physical growth and impaired intellectual capacity.
"We are honoured that The American College of Nutrition has chosen Zinc Saves Kids for its annual Humanitarian Award" says Steven Wilkinson, Executive Director of the IZA.
The award is a great recognition of our efforts to make Zinc Saves Kids a success and to raise awareness about the importance of zinc and the wide prevalence of zinc deficiency."
The award was presented by Dr. Ananda S. Prasad, Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University, Detroit. Dr. Prasad noted "The Zinc Saves Kids initiative is not only a milestone in child health and survival, but is also a high profile, public forum in which to showcase the essential role zinc plays in child development and subsequently, healthy, productive adults."
The Zinc Saves Kids program is an investment in humanity where the engagement and support of the mining and metals community is critical to its success. To learn more about Zinc Saves Kids and how to support the life-saving zinc supplementation programs of UNICEF in Nepal and Peru, visit www.ZincSavesKids.org.
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