Micronutrients, especially zinc, are essential for the proper growth and development of children

Nutrition is a necessary factor for the child's growth, from this point of view, a special role is assigned to the balance of microelements. The paper presents a case description - growth retardation due to micronutrient deficiency Conclusion Unhealthy lifestyles and unbalanced nutrition, especially among children, lead to poor nutritional status, resulting in growth and developmental delays in adolescents