Ensure adequate inclusion of iodine in your diet – NGO

Nigerians have been advised to include iodine in their meals, especially pregnant women.

State Coordinator, Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Oyo State, Pastor Olusegun Adio stated this in Ibadan.

Speaking on the theme, “Thyroid and Communication”, Pastor Adio explained that although iodine is one of the minerals that are required in small quantities in foods consumed, it still has an important role in proper human health.

He pointed out that without adequate iodine in the body, the thyroid glands become swollen or enlarged.

Pastor Adio urged people to consume fish, dairy products and fortified iodine salt to get enough iodine in the body.

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