Women Remain at Risk of Iodine Deficiency during Pregnancy: The Importance of Iodine Supplementation before Conception and Throughout Gestation
In Australia, pregnant women are advised to take an iodine supplement (I-supp) (150 µg/day) to reduce risks to the foetus associated with iodine deficiency (ID). To examine the impact of this recommendation on iodine status, and to identify factors that contribute to adequacy during gestat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/1/172 |