Iodine Flashcards
1
Q
what is iodine important for
A
growth and development
2
Q
which body system must you have enough iron for
A
central nervous system for brain to develop
3
Q
define goitre
A
enlarged thyroid gland
4
Q
state the impact of thyroid-stimulating hormone production
A
gland gets bigger
5
Q
list which trace elements have historically been low in the NZ diet
A
iodine
fluoride
selenium
6
Q
why are the trace elements low in NZ?
A
NZ soil is relatively low in them so foods that grow in the soil are also typically low as well as the animals who are eating the grass the content is low
