The recommended dosage of iodine for infants is higher than children because
a) Iodine controls physical and mental development
b) They are dependent solely on milk
C) they are more active than children
d) None of these
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answer would be a
Explanation:
the reason should be that in children the metabolic rate is higher and hence thyroid gland needs more iodine to work properly
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The recommended dosage of iodine for infants is higher than children because iodine controls physical and mental development.
Option (A).
Explanation:
- A certain amount of iodine is needed by the body for the formation of a chemical referred to as thyroid hormone.
- The thyroid hormone is known to control metabolism along with other important body functions.
- Low levels of iodine in children can lead to mental disabilities.
- Since the body does not produce sufficient amount of iodine the best way to obtain them is through your diet..
- Iodine is concentrated in foods like eggs, fish, bread , meat etc.
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