The Reliability of Iodine Concentration in Diaper-Retrieved Infant Urine Using Urine Collection Pads, and in Their Mothers’ Breastmilk

The Reliability of Iodine Concentration in Diaper-Retrieved Infant Urine Using Urine Collection Pads, and in Their Mothers’ Breastmilk

Mild to moderate iodine deficiency is common among women of childbearing age. Data on iodine status in infants are sparse, partly due to the challenges in collecting urine. Urinary iodine concentration (UIC) is considered a good marker for recent dietary iodine intake and status in populations. The...

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Main Authors: Kjersti Sletten Bakken, Ingvild Oma, Synne Groufh-Jacobsen, Beate Stokke Solvik, Lise Mette Mosand, Mina Marthinsen Langfjord, Elin Lovise Folven Gjengedal, Sigrun Henjum, Tor Arne Strand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
urinary iodine concentration (uic)
breastmilk iodine concentration (bic)
intraindividual variability
infant
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/2/295

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