A comprehensive assessment of urinary iodine concentration and thyroid hormones in New Zealand schoolchildren: a cross-sectional study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Insufficient iodine in children’s diets is of concern because thyroid hormones are needed for normal growth and development, particularly of the brain. This study aimed to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the iodine status of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-05-01
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| Series: | Nutrition Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.nutritionj.com/content/11/1/31 |