The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Prevalence of Thyroid Disorders and Iodine Status among Adult Women in Thindal Area of Erode District


Affiliations
1 Department of Food Science, Periyar Univeristy, Salem-636 011, India
2 Vellalar College of Women, Thindal, Erode - 638 009, India
3 Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, P.S.G. College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore - 641 014, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


Iodine is an essential nutrient, which helps the body to produce thyroxine, the hormone that regulates normal growth and development. Iodine is vitally needed during childhood, adolescence and pregnancy. The mean daily requirement of iodine for an adult is 150 micrograms.
User
Notifications

Abstract Views: 251

PDF Views: 0




  • Prevalence of Thyroid Disorders and Iodine Status among Adult Women in Thindal Area of Erode District

Abstract Views: 251  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

T. Poongodi Vijayakumar
Department of Food Science, Periyar Univeristy, Salem-636 011, India
P. Mazmo
Department of Food Science, Periyar Univeristy, Salem-636 011, India
K. Nirmala Devi
Vellalar College of Women, Thindal, Erode - 638 009, India
Jemima Beryl Mohankumar
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, P.S.G. College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore - 641 014, India

Abstract


Iodine is an essential nutrient, which helps the body to produce thyroxine, the hormone that regulates normal growth and development. Iodine is vitally needed during childhood, adolescence and pregnancy. The mean daily requirement of iodine for an adult is 150 micrograms.