PPT-National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme

Moderator Prof PRDeshmoukh Presenter Rohan R Patil Defination Iodine deficiency disorders IDD refer to all of the consequences of iodine deficiency in a population that can be prevented by ensuring that the population has an adequate intake of iodine. Nutrition and Global Health. The Importance of Nutrition. Nutritional status is intimately linked with health status . Nutrition is the leading risk factor for loss of health in low- and middle-income countries . in. . S. ri . L. anka. 1. OBJECTIVES. What is endemic goitre?. Indications used to identify.. Gravity of the problem. How does it occur?. Remedies . Earlier situation in Srilanka -before 1995. CHELSEA, JACOB, DAN. CHARACTARISTICS. Iodine is a bluish-black, lustrous solid. Although iodine is a non-metal, it displays some metallic properties. When dissolved in chloroform, carbon tetrachloride or carbon . Assessment ofIodine Deficiency Disordersand Monitoring their EliminationA guide for programme managersSecond edition IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDERS Learning from Tanzania. Promoting Excellence in Science Teaching and Learning. Objectives. Recognise the symptoms of iodine deficiency. Apply knowledge about elements and compounds. Evaluate evidence to decide whether UK salt should be iodised. . nutrition . in UK – . is . there enough for pregnancy?. Dr Sarah Bath. MRC Research Fellow. Registered Dietitian. 17. th. March 2016. Iodine information in the UK. NHS iodine page. No mention of role of iodine in pregnancy. Developing babies need iodine for proper growth and development, especially for brain and skeletal development.. Too much iodine can cause the same symptoms as hypothyroidism.. Too little iodine during pregnancy is the most common cause of preventable mental retardation.. (PUFA) . Crucial for the evolution of life. “Membrane lipid language“ of cells (2) (Figures 1, 2). Structurally and metabolically synergic. Iodide . (I-. ) – an antioxidant. Electron donor through peroxidase enzymes.. and Serum Thyroid Function in Adults . after Iodinated Contrast Administration. CREST Seminar Presentation. March 10, 2015. Sun Y. Lee, MD. 2. nd. year Crest Fellow. Overview. Excess iodine exposure from iodinated contrast media and its implications. An essential component of many enzymes.. Involved in protein and DNA synthesis.. Important . for normal spermatogenesis and embryonic development.. Zinc. Sources and daily requirement:. Daily . requirement is 15 mg/day.. Minerals are . required . in. human diet for optimal body function.. All minerals are essential.. Both deficiencies and excess of minerals can cause disease.. Iron . Total body iron is : 2-2.5 g in females. . Adapted from The Oregon WIC Program. Goals & Objectives. Goals:. Increase knowledge of WIC staff regarding the importance of iodine supplementation for pregnant and breastfeeding women.. WIC staff can assign Risk 427D correctly and discuss iodine supplementation with participants.. Improve ability to discuss iodine supplementation with participants.. Accurately assign Risk 427.4 Inadequate Iron, Iodine or Folic Acid Supplementation. . What is iodine?. Essential mineral needed in very small trace amounts. M. ay 3. rd. 2011 . Dr. Mason. Structure of the Compound and . Physical . Properties. Both I-131 and I-125 are radioactive isotopes of naturally occurring I-127. . I-131 is highly radioactive and gives of energy in both beta and gamma radiation. .