eng Enviro Research Publishers Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science Journal 2347-467X 2322-0007 2014-08-28 2 2 98 105 10.12944/CRNFSJ.2.2.07 762 article Iodine Status of Rural School children in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Mabapa N Solomon 1 Mbhenyane X Getrude 1 Jooste Pieter L 2 Mamabolo R Lesly 1 Amey AK Alphonse 3 Department of Nutrition, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, Limpopo Province, South Africa International Council for Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders, Regional Coordinator, South Africa Department of Statistics, University of Venda Institution where paper emanated: Department of Nutrition, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormone. Iodine deficiency develops due to imbalance between dietary iodine intake and thyroid requirements. Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) includes a wide spectrum of abnormalities in the physical and cognitive development of human.

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