Iodine (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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Which type of food is particularly rich in iodine?
Which type of food is particularly rich in iodine?
Marine foods
Why do dairy products provide iodine?
Why do dairy products provide iodine?
Cattle consume iodine-rich feed
What is the most common fortified food containing iodine?
What is the most common fortified food containing iodine?
Iodised salt
What are the two thyroid hormones that require iodine?
What are the two thyroid hormones that require iodine?
Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)
What do thyroid hormones regulate in the body?
What do thyroid hormones regulate in the body?
Metabolism (how fast body uses energy)
When is iodine particularly critical for brain development?
When is iodine particularly critical for brain development?
During pregnancy and early childhood
What is a goitre?
What is a goitre?
Enlargement of the thyroid gland
Which symptom is characteristic of hypothyroidism?
Which symptom is characteristic of hypothyroidism?
Persistent tiredness and fatigue
What is cretinism?
What is cretinism?
Severe iodine deficiency during infancy
Which pregnancy period is especially critical for iodine?
Which pregnancy period is especially critical for iodine?
The first trimester
How much iodine do healthy adults need daily?
How much iodine do healthy adults need daily?
150 micrograms
How does cooking affect iodine content in food?
How does cooking affect iodine content in food?
Iodine remains largely intact
What are goitrogens?
What are goitrogens?
Substances that interfere with iodine