Author Question: Describe the effects of iodine deficiency on adults and fetuses. What food is routinely fortified ... (Read 117 times)

jjjetplane · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Describe the effects of iodine deficiency on adults and fetuses. What food is routinely fortified with iodine to prevent these effects?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

All foods are now approved for irradiation in the United States.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

aidanmbrowne · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

In adults, iodine deficiency results in goiter, an enlarged thyroid gland. In developing children, iodine deficiency early in fetal stages can damage the brain, resulting in mental retardation and (if severe enough) cretinism, which is characterized by mental retardation, abnormal sexual development, and dwarfism. The addition of iodine to salt has reduced the incidence of these medical problems.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE