Patients with zinc deficiency should avoid picky or partial eating in their daily life. It is advisable not to consume strictly vegetarian food for long periods of time. Patients with zinc deficiency are also advised to avoid eating refined rice and noodles as often as possible, or consuming large amounts of chicken and MSG. For the rest, there are no special dietary contraindications for simple zinc deficiency and a normal diet is sufficient. It is important to note that dietary modification is only one part of the treatment of the disease and cannot replace it completely. Your doctor will be able to advise you on the appropriate treatment plan for your child and give you sound dietary advice.