Question

which of the following are signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency?
check all that apply
hypoglycemia
loss of appetite
diarrhea
hyperthyroidism

Explanation:

To determine the signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency, we analyze each option:

• Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar, not a typical symptom of zinc deficiency.
• Loss of appetite: A known symptom of zinc deficiency as zinc plays a role in taste and appetite regulation.
• Diarrhea: Chronic diarrhea can be associated with zinc deficiency, and zinc supplementation can help in some cases of diarrhea.
• Hyperthyroidism: Overactive thyroid, not related to zinc deficiency.

Answer:

• Loss of appetite (the checkbox next to "Loss of appetite" should be checked)
• Diarrhea (the checkbox next to "Diarrhea" should be checked)