Question

if iodine is insufficient in ones diet, what might be the deficiency disease and its symptoms?

Answer 1

Iodine deficiency is a lack of the trace element iodine, an essential nutrient in the diet. It may result in a goiter, sometimes as an endemic goiter as well as cretinism due to untreated congenital hypothyroidism, which results in developmental delays and other health problems.

Answer 2

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lodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxine hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.

Thyroxine regulates the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat in our body and is responsible for the growth and development of body.

Deficiency of iodine leads to hyposecretion of thyroxine hormone. It may disturb the metabolic and physical activities. The person might suffer from disorders like simple goitre.

To avoid any disruption in the synthesis of thyroxine and maintaining the regular functioning of

the body, consumption of iodised salt or iodine in food is very essential.