Ensuring sufficient zinc intake is important for various groups, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, growing children, vegetarians, and individuals with certain health conditions. Here's why these populations require extra attention to meet their zinc needs. "Zinc is a powerhouse nutrient crucial for various bodily functions. Here are 6 groups who often need to pay extra attention to their zinc intake," says Nutritionist Bhakti Arora Kapoor.
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Vegetarians and vegans: Plant-based diets may lack zinc-rich animal sources, so focus on seeds, nuts, legumes, and whole grains. (Shutterstock)
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The elderly: Aging can impair zinc absorption, leading to deficiencies. Prioritize zinc-rich foods like fortified cereals, dairy, and lean meats. (Shutterstock)
Pregnant and lactating women: Zinc needs increase during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Include zinc-rich foods like chickpeas, tofu, and dairy for a healthy pregnancy. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Women on/off birth control: Hormonal changes can affect zinc levels. Ensure adequate intake through foods like spinach, mushrooms, and seafood. (Freepik)
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What will the buildings of the future look like? Well, some are already here. Take a look at dramatic structures now open to the public: a ‘mushroom’ that combines art and agriculture; an opera house that lets people saunter along its stepped facade; a floating ‘oasis’ full of classrooms; a mosque with net-zero goals; a church that mirrors a forest. Tucked into each are tips on new ways forward for us all.
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Zendaya poses for photographers upon arrival at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere in London, England, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP)
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As Spider-Man: Brand New Day gears up to release in theatres on July 30 in India, Zendaya's spectacular press tour has once again cemented her status as the undisputed queen of method dressing. Working closely with her longtime stylist, Law Roach, the actor served a series of jaw-dropping Spider-Man-inspired looks that blurred the line between couture and character.
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Christopher Nolan's epic action drama The Odyssey is all set to hit the screens on July 17. On Tuesday, the cast and crew of the film arrived in New York for the film's grand premiere, dressed in elaborate designer ensembles. Here's a look at who wore what.
