CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Minimum daily requirement of Iodine in the diet
A
75 mcg
B
15 mg
C
15 mcg
D
15 g
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adults need 140 micrograms (g) of iodine a day.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for adult men and women is 150 g/day. The median intake of iodine from food in the United States is approximately 240 to 300 g/day for men and 190 to 210 g/day for women.

Detailed explanation-3: -Iodine recommendations The WHO/UNICEF/International Council for the Control of IDD recommended the daily intake for adults is 150 µg/d, increasing to 250 µg/d for pregnant women (2).

Detailed explanation-4: -Seaweed. Share on Pinterest. Cod. Dairy. Iodized Salt. Shrimp. Tuna. Eggs. Prunes. More items •01-Feb-2023

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