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...
Main Authors: | Kristen L. Hynes, Judy A. Seal, Petr Otahal, Wendy H. Oddy, John R. Burgess |
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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 |
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