Iodine Flashcards

1
Q

Iodine

Sources

A
Iodized salt (only need 1/2 tsp per day)
Baked potatoes
Milk
Seafood
Beans
Cranberries
Yogurt
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2
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Iodine

Function

A

Component of Thyroid Hormone

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3
Q

Iodine

Deficiency Cause

A

Developing countries
Europe
Pregnant/breastfeeding

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4
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Iodine

Deficiency Symptoms

A

Goiter
Myxedema

Chronic in Children:
Creatonism
Poor growth
Intellectual problems

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