Iodine Flashcards
1
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Iodine functions
A
required for synthesis of thyroid hormones (T4 thyroxine and t3 triiodothyronine)
2
Q
RDA
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men: 150ug/d
woman 220ug/day
lactating: 290ug/day
3
Q
sources of iodine
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seafood, iodized salt, dairy, fruits and veggies
4
Q
Goitrogens
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proteins in food that bind iodine, prohibiting absorption. inactivate by cooking. found in cabbage, turnips, sweet potatoes
5
Q
iodine deficiency who is at risk
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developing nations
6
Q
symptoms of iodine deficiency
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goiters, cretinism, poor cognition
7
Q
TUI of iodine
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1100ug/day
8
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symptoms of iodine toxicity
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nausea vomiting burning of mouth and throat, diarrhea goiter or hypo or hyperthyridism
