Iodine deficiency

Hypothyroidism is a disease in which the thyroid gland is unable to yield enough of specific, crucial hormones. Therefore, the normal equity of chemical reactions in the body is thrown off. Symptoms rarely appear in the early stages, but as the disease progresses, many signs appear; they also differ depending on the severity. All symptoms tend to develop slowly. These signs and symptoms include: fatigue, unexplained weight gain, puffy face, muscle weakness, aches, tenderness, and stiffness,…

Sally’s kilocalorie (kcals) intake is below the daily recommended intake (DRI) for a female of the age of 15 years old. If Sally is active this intake would be insufficient to keep up with the demands of her body, on top of the kcals required for basic functions, such as breathing, digestion, and concentration. If she is active she could increase her calorie intake by adding snacks of vegetables or fruit, either fresh or dried, in-between her meals. 80g of fresh fruit or vegetables will count…

Thyroids - those little butterfly-shaped glands in our necks do so much for us on a daily basis - yet most of us have no idea how to keep them nice and healthy. Our thyroids, and how they function, can have a profound impact on our overall health and well-being. According to The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, it is estimated that at least 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and at least half are silent sufferers who have not yet been diagnosed. Women over 35 are…

intestinal disorders, or excessive blood donation. Hookworm disease is another important factor in causation of anaemia due to chronic blood loss. The mean daily loss of blood from an Ancylostoma duodenal is 0.15 nil and Necator americans is 0.03ml. In rural areas, post partum haemorrhage on account of poor obstetric spaced pregnancies and prolonged periods of lactation deplete iron stores with each successive pregnancy and this is reflected in the high incidence of anaemia with higher parity.…

thyroid activity which can lead to the production of goiter.29The abnormal growth of the thyroid gland can be traced to several causes such as direct drug adverse reactions. Additionally, goiter can be caused by acute or chronic inflammation, by iodine deficiency or by thyroid cancer. With these conditions in mind, the exact details of the mechanism of action of cobalt needs more research to understand how exactly thyroid activity is impaired. Unfortunately, there is little data available on…

currently at 3 billion USD7. The other programmes are Balwadi nutrition programme and the Special Nutrition programme under the Ministry of Social welfare. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare runs the Nutritional anaemia prophylaxis programme, Iodine deficiency disorders control programme and the Vitamin A prophylaxis programme. The Mid Day Meal programme (for primary children) is being run by the Ministry of Education. Besides these, various indirect measures are being taken by the government…

Malnutrition is the effect of people not having enough food; there are two types of malnutrition: protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency. Protein-energy malnutrition is the lack of calories and protein. This is important because protein is necessary for the body to function. The result of protein-energy malnutrition is growth failure. Micronutrient deficiency is the lack of crucial vitamins and minerals. This…

and micronutrient deficiencies can cause serious health problems. Micronutrients include such dietary minerals as iron, vitamin d, zinc and iodine, and they are necessary for the healthy functioning of all your body's systems, from bone growth to brain function. In my own personal diet, I discovered I am deficient in Iron and Vitamin D. Every living cell contains iron, including all plants, animals, and humans. When a person is deficient in Iron…

The general objective of the SLMS was to regulate the prevalence and seriousness of micronutrient deficiencies and to determine the nutritional and health status of children aged 6-59 months and women of reproductive age (pregnant and non-pregnant women aged 15-49 years). The micronutrients being examined include Vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, folate and Iodine deficiencies and associated factors among the targeted population. Key indicators identified by the SLMS team comprise of anaemia…

pregnant teens then need to have five servings. Folate reduces the risk for neural tube defects and also you need 600 to 800 micrograms. The resting energy expenditure increases by 23% during the second half of pregnancy. Also to meet the RDAs for iodine pregnant in the US use iodized salt. Fluoride helps with the concentration of the fetal circulation so that it is ¼ of the mothers. Mothers need a regular intake of zinc to provide for the…