Question

109. Foods in what food group are particularly good sources of zinc?

110. What is the major role of iodine?

111. What is the major symptom of iodine deficiency?

112. What are good sources of iodine? What iodine fortified food additive is a major source of iodine in the United States?

Answer 1

Ans) 109) 10 of the best foods that are high zinc:
- Meat, Legumes, Seeds, Nuts, Dairy, Eggs, Whole Grains.

110) Iodine is a mineral found in some foods. The body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. These hormones control the body's metabolism and many other important functions. The body also needs thyroid hormones for proper bone and brain development during pregnancy and infancy.

111) An iodine deficiency can cause uncomfortable and even severe symptoms. They include swelling in the neck, pregnancy-related issues, weight gain and learning difficulties. Its symptoms are very similar to those of hypothyroidism, or low thyroid hormones.

112) Not enough iodine in the diet can cause mental retardation and stunted growth in children and an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre) in adults. Good sources of iodine include bread fortified with iodised salt and any type of seafood, including seaweed.