iodisation
Adding essential element
Iodisation is the process of adding iodine to something, most commonly table salt.
Iodised salt became widespread in the twentieth century to prevent iodine deficiency, which causes thyroid problems and developmental issues.
The term also applies to adding iodine to water supplies or other foods.
Also spelled iodization.
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- iodized saltSodium chloride with element 53
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- micronutrientEssential substance, small doses
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
enrichment · trace element · supplementation · public health · mineral · prophylaxis · nutrient intake · food fortification
Enlarged thyroid gland
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- thyroxineThyroid-produced metabolic hormone
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
metabolism · thyroid gland · T3 · T4 · cretinism · cognitive development · neurodevelopment · thyroid function
Salt-producing element group
- elementBasic substance or factor
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- compoundCombined into one
- solubilityDissolving potential in liquid
stability · reactivity · salt crystal · ionic · trace element
UN health authority
- UNICEFGlobal youth relief organization
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
monitoring · compliance · coverage · quality control · enforcement · eradication · surveillance · public health campaign
Combining into one mass
- coatingApplied surface covering
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
quality assurance · testing · titration · production · manufacturing · packaging
fortification
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- iodized saltSodium chloride with element 53
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- micronutrientEssential substance, small doses
bioavailability · enrichment · trace element · supplementation · public health · mineral · prophylaxis · nutrient intake · food fortification · table salt
goiter
Enlarged thyroid gland
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- thyroxineThyroid-produced metabolic hormone
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
hormones · metabolism · thyroid gland · T3 · T4 · cretinism · cognitive development · neurodevelopment · thyroid function · mental development
halogen
Salt-producing element group
solubility · stability · reactivity · salt crystal · ionic · trace element
WHO
UN health authority
- UNICEFGlobal youth relief organization
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
regulation · monitoring · compliance · coverage · quality control · enforcement · eradication · surveillance · public health campaign
mixing
Combining into one mass
- coatingApplied surface covering
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
stabilization · quality assurance · testing · titration · production · manufacturing · packaging
iodisationunfortified
Lacking military defenses
unenriched · unprocessed · natural state · untreated · refining
periodic, iodine, iodide, iodides, iodised, iodise, iodization