Minerals - Iodine Flashcards
1
Q
What is Iodine?
A
Essential part of the hormone produced by the Thyroid Gland in the neck
2
Q
What is the function of Iodine?
A
Makes the hormone thyroxine which maintains a healthy metabolic rate
3
Q
Good Sources of Iodine
A
Red Meat
Shellfish
Cereals
Grains
4
Q
What happens if you have too much Iodine?
A
It can affect the Thyroid Gland and cause Weight Gain
5
Q
What happens if you have a deficiency in Iodine?
A
This is rare in the UK
Will lead to Goitre (swelling of the Thyroid Gland)
