Question

What is the use of Iodised salt advisable?

Answer 1

 Iodine is needed by the thyroid gland for the production thyroxin hormone. This hormoneregulates fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism in our body. If this is in deficient quantity then the neck will swell up due to the enlargement of thyroid gland. This deficiency disease is known as goitre.Therefore the iodised salt is advised

Answer 2

Iodine stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxin hormone. It regulates carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism in the body. Deficiency of this hormone results in the enlargement of the thyroid gland. This can lead to goitre, a disease characterized by swollen neck. Therefore, iodised salt is advisable for normal functioning of the thyroid gland.