An increasing number of food-based recommendations promote a plant-based diet to
address health concerns and environmental sustainability in global food systems. As the …

Iodine is a micronutrient that is essential for thyroid hormone production. Adequate iodine
intake is especially important during pregnancy and early life, when brain development is …

Milk, dairy products, and fish are the main sources of iodine in the UK. Plant-based products
are increasingly popular, especially with young women, which may affect iodine intake as …

Background Iodine has an essential role in child growth and brain development. Thus,
sufficient iodine intake is particularly important in women of childbearing age and lactating …

Background Following a well-balanced diet ensures that a person gets all the essential
elements for health sustenance. However, in the United Kingdom an increasing proportion …

Background Sufficient iodine intake is important for thyroid function and, particularly, among
women of reproductive age. Water is a universal component of the diet and could be an …

Mild to moderate iodine deficiency has been found among young Norwegian women of
reproductive age. In Norway, cow's milk is the main source of iodine; however, milk …