Question

What will happen if intake of iodine is low in our diet?

Answer 1

A. 1. It is advised to use iodised salt to prevent goitre (enlargement of the thyroid gland).
2. Iodine is required for the proper functioning of thyroid.
3. Iodine stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxin hormone.

4. This hormone regulates carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism in our body

Answer 2

Answer:

Iodine is essential for manufacture of thyroxin in the body. If intake of iodine in our diet is low, it will reduce the production of thyroxin. This can result in hypothyroidism. It can even result in goiter.