Decreased, but still sufficient, iodine intake of children and adults in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT: Sufficient I intake is important for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which play an important role in normal growth and development. Our aim was to estimate habitual I intake for the Dutch population and the risk of inadequate or excessive intakes. Further, we aimed to provide an insight into the dietary sources of I and the association with socio-demographic factors. Data from the Dutch National Food Consumption Survey 2007-2010 (n 3819; 7-69 years), and from the Dutch food and supplement composition tables were used to estimate habitual I intake with a calculation model. Contribution of food groups to I intake were computed and multiple linear regression was used to examine associations of intakes with socio-demographic factors. A total of ≤2 % of the population had an intake below the

SUBMITTER: Verkaik-Kloosterman J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5448465 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature