Ibrahim, S.A. Abdel Maksoud, A. Nassar, M.F. 2002 We looked at the relationship between linear growth retardation and deficiencies of certain nutrients in Egyptian children. A group of 107 stunted children aged between 10 and 18 years were subjected to history taking, physical examination and laboratory investigations. Selected cases were referred to radiology for assessment of bone age. Thirty nine children were enrolled as controls. Serum haemoglobin, alpha tocopherol, retinol and magnesium levels were significantly decreased in stunted children compared with the controls. Serum zinc levels ...