Iodine Intake and IQ of School Children from Goiter Endemic and Non-Endemic Area of Bihar

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Authors

  • Kumari Sunita
     Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004 ,IN
  • Rita Jain
     Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - 141004 ,IN

Abstract

Central nervous system development depends on an adequate supply of thyroid hormone, thyroxin, which requires iodine for biosynthesis. Without the biologically required microquantities provided in the diet, mild to severe intellectual impairment may occur.

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2011-10-01

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Sunita, K., & Jain, R. (2011). Iodine Intake and IQ of School Children from Goiter Endemic and Non-Endemic Area of Bihar. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 48(10), 458–464. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/4654

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Volume 48, Issue 10, October 2011

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Original Articles

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