Vegans, Vegetarians and Pescatarians Are at Risk of Iodine Deficiency in Norway

Vegans, Vegetarians and Pescatarians Are at Risk of Iodine Deficiency in Norway

Low iodine intakes have been documented in different population groups in Norway. We aimed to assess iodine status, dietary intake, supplement and macroalgae use, and iodine knowledge in vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians. In this study, 115 vegans, 55 vegetarians and 35 pescatarians from the Oslo...

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Main Authors: Synne Groufh-Jacobsen, Sonja Y. Hess, Inger Aakre, Elin Lovise Folven Gjengedal, Kristina Blandhoel Pettersen, Sigrun Henjum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
Iodine intake
iodine knowledge
micronutrients
pescatarians
plant-based diet
supplementation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/11/3555

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