Iodine deficiency

Vitamin and mineral deficiency is the source of the most massive ‘hidden hunger’ and malnutrition in the world today. Hidden hunger is a form of undernutrition that occurs when intake and absorption of vitamins and minerals (such as zinc, iodine, and iron) are too low to sustain good health and development. More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from hidden hunger, more than double the 805 million people who do not have enough calories to eat (FAO, IFAD, and WFP 2014). Poor diet is a common…

This will be referred to as the corn starch solution. This starch will be added to the mixture because without a starch, no color will show up. Iodine is a strong oxidant, which reacts with both vitamin c and starch when they are in a solution. However, because Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant, the iodine reacts with it first, and once it has finished reacting with the vitamin c, it then begins to react with the starch. Next, 500 mL of water were boiled, and from this was…

other chemical that sustains the body, affects the metabolism system, the cardiac system and the body as a whole. Causes of hypothyroidism include, radiation therapy, treatment for hyperthyroid, autoimmune disease, thyroid surgery, pregnancy, iodine deficiency and certain medications (Buttaro, Trybulski, Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2013). Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism varies based on its severity, but typical include, fatigue, puffy face, dry skin, increased cold sensitivity, increased…

Malnutrition means feeling hungry or not having enough food to eat. Insufficient intake protein (necessary to keep the body healthy and muscle become strong), calories (measure the energy of body needs) iron, (for actual blood cell function) and other nutrients make up different types of malnutrition. In many developing countries poor nutrition occurs as well as more rich areas of the world. Over 800 million people are affected worldwide by malnutrition. More than half child deaths related to…

Hypothyroidism The thyroid is a gland found in the neck. As a part of the endocrine system, it is located below the Adam's apple. The purpose of the thyroid gland is to produce different hormones which are a key part in the proper function of the brain, heart, and liver. The thyroid also helps in maintaining a healthy metabolism. According to the American Thyroid Association, more than 20 million Americans have some sort of thyroid disorder. Close to sixty percent of those diagnosed were…

Mentioned previously, people living in low and middle income countries are at the greatest risk for health complications. These citizens are also prone to health inequities as a result of inadequate nutrition. The text focuses greatly on micronutrient deficiencies and food security in relation to health. Like many other situations in health, people living in poverty are at a greater disadvantage when it comes to nutrition. Often times, a family does not have enough money to purchase all the…

of iodine solution. Calculation of standardization factor Standardization factor = (mass of vitamin C titrated) / (Volume of iodine solution used) = (125g) / (41.3ml) = 3.03 mg vitamin C/ml iodine solution Experiment B: Vitamin C titration using fresh fruit sample to determine the content The tabulated experimental data for this experiment is shown below (Table 2). In this experiment, the amount of vitamin C was calculated by multiplying the standardization factor with a used iodine…

A radioactive isotope an element with different masses meaning the neutron to proton ratio is uneven which makes the nucleus unstable and also removes energy by releasing radiation in the form of alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Radioactive isotopes have a high pertinence in the medical field especially for cancer. Cobalt-60 is a radioactive isotope that is widely utilized as a radiation source to suppress the development of cancer. Cobalt-60 therapy is used to let the doctor give higher doses of…

problems with the pitu- itary gland. Although the causes differ, treatment is usually the same. Around the world, the condition is caused primarily by a deficiency of iodine, a mineral found in saltwater, which the body uses to produce thyroid hormone. But with the introduction of iodized salt in the United States in the 1920s, iodine defi- ciency is practically unheard of in this country. In some cases, hypothyroidism may be linked to other medical conditions or caused by a medication.…

lacks vital vitamins, relies heavily on soy products and the effectiveness of the production.Many vitamins are lacked through a vegan diet. Some of these vitamins include B12, proteins, Iron, Zinc and Iodine. In some cases, many new born infants, with a vegan diet mother,are having B12 deficiencies. B12 is found mostly in eggs, milk cheese, meat, fish and poultry. B12…