Food fortification with zinc can help improve the amount of zinc people get from their diet. Studies show that adding zinc to food can increase the amount of zinc the body absorbs without affecting other minerals like iron. However, not all studies have found that adding zinc to food increases the levels of zinc in the blood or improves overall zinc status. More research is needed to understand how effective zinc fortification is, especially in groups at risk of zinc deficiency. Despite this, adding zinc to food is a cost-effective way to increase zinc intake in populations at risk of deficiency. Public health planners should consider including zinc in fortification programs to improve overall health.