Question

It is advised to use iodised salt routinely.Give Reasons

Answer 1

Iodised salt prevents goitre

Answer 2

It is advised to use iodised salt because thyroid gland needs iodine to produce thyroxin hormone . Thyroxin hormone controls all the metabolic activities of our body like metabolism of carbohydrates , fats and protein . Due to the deficiency of thyroxin a disease called goitre is caused .