Evaluation of iodine content in Portuguese primary school meals after mandatory iodization program

Delgado, Inês; Coelho, Inês; Nobre, Daniela; Castanheira, Isabel; Calhau, Maria A.

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Clinical studies in Portugal have demonstrated the existence of a generalized deficiency in iodine of pregnant women and with school-age children. A general lack of awareness within the Portuguese population about the importance of iodine in the diet has also been identified. Thus, in this work we report the program underway in country to monitor the real content of iodine in school meals.