Vers. 1, 1 March 2013 DRAFT Gold Coast Water Netserv Plan Part A â for public exhibition Page 4 of 39 1 Introduction 1.1 Our business The Gold Coast is Australiaâs sixth largest city and has a proud history in the development of water and sewerage infrastructure (refer Appendix 1).
The most common vitamins and minerals that require sufficient stomach acid to be properly absorbed are magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid. 13 common symptoms of low stomach acid: 1  Bloating, belching and flatulence immediately after meals. 2  Indigestion, diarrhea or constipation. 3  Soreness, burning or dryness of the mouth. 4  Heartburn. 5  Multiple food allergies.
Phytatesâwhich are present in whole-grain breads, cereals, legumes, and other foodsâbind zinc and inhibit its absorption [ 2, 12, 13 ]. Thus, the bioavailability of zinc from grains and plant foods is lower than that from animal foods, although many grain-and plant-based foods are still good sources of zinc [ 2 ].inc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence [ 6-8 ] and is required for proper sense of taste and smell [ 9 ]. A daily intake of zinc is required to maintain a steady state because the body has no specialized zinc storage system [ 10 ].