“Many countries add iodine to salt (iodised salt), which helps to increase the intake of this mineral. While iodised salt can be a good alternative to regular salt, we should be mindful about our salt intake in general and prioritise other sources of iodine in the diet.”[19] One issue...
The number of thyroid cancer cases across the country surged after iodized salt became widely used in cooking as a substitute for regular salt in 1995, leading people to assume the two were related. Experts say there is no scientific basis to the assumption, and the increase in the number of...
Sixty district clusters were randomized to receive iodized salt early at their markets with assistance from regular salt distributors or later as introduced by market forces. At pre- and post-iodization, 1602 children were given cognitive/language tests (namely School Readiness, WPPSI verbal reasoning...
Iodized oil, either injected or given orally, is the major alternative to iodized salt for controlling iodine deficiency. Oral administration has considerable advantages despite its shorter duration of effect. Little information is available on factors which influence the effect of orally administered iodi...
Background. Iodine deficiency has serious effects on body growth and mental development. This study assessed availability of adequately iodized salt at household level and associated factors in Gonda...
According to many participants, taste was the main factor which hindered the reduction of salt in their diet or transitioning from regular salt to a healthier salt alternative. “I don’t like bland food or food with less salt.” (Female, 38, Sonipat; rural, Consumer) “The food doesn’...
Since the Italian iodoprophylaxis strategy is based on the use of iodized salt, we assessed the relationship between dietary salt consumption and iodine intake in the Italian adult population. We estimated the relative contribution given by the use of io
When weighted by sales volume (in ounces or each sold), 53% of salt sold (excluding salt blends) was iodized. Of the 47% of non-iodized salt sold, about 68% was regular salt, 19% Kosher salt, and 12% sea salt. Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the first study to report on ...
Therefore, consistent and regular monitoring of iodized salt along the value chain should consider the availability and affordability.doi:10.1080/23311932.2021.1911421Anbissa Muleta SenbetaFirew Tafesse MamoBeruk Berhanu DesalegnAlemneh Kabita Daba
Mean dietary sodium intake (4000mg/d) is also high, which warrants implementation of population-level sodium reduction interventions, such as using low-sodium iodized salt (LSIS). Given the low awareness about LSIS, we co-created and evaluated an intervention to promote its usage.#Objective:To ...