Urinary iodine concentration and dietary nutrient intake in women of reproductive age in South Australia who consume vegan/plant-based and omnivore diets /
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2021
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Whitebread, Jane
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Adequate iodine intake is important for thyroid functioning and foetal intellectual development. This study determined the iodine excretion and dietary nutrient intake in women consuming vegan/plant-based diets and omnivore diets. Fifty-seven women (n = 31 plant-based, n = 26 omnivores), provided two spot urine samples to assess urinary iodine concentration (UIC). UIC was significantly different between groups, 44 (26-66) µg/L in the vegan/plant-based group versus 64 (40-88) µg/L in omnivores (p < 0.05). UIC did not meet the >100 µg/L level recommended by the World Health Organization indicating iodine insufficiency in both groups. Iodine and bread intake were correlated with iodine excretion; ρ = 0.41 (P = 0.003). Increasing the intake of iodine in the community may require increased food fortification and increased public awareness of iodine requirements and sources.
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University of South Australia. UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences.
UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences
UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences
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Thesis (Masters by research(Public Health))--University of South Australia, 2021.
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Copyright 2021 Jane Whitebread.
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1 ethesis (xi, 91 pages) :
colour illustrations.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-55)
colour illustrations.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-55)
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