Following the implementation of a mandatory program to use iodized salt in bread, Australian researchers found that the iodine status of pregnant women was still generally inadequate without additional supplementation. Since iodine needs increase during pregnancy, medically supervised iodine supplementation can be important for supporting healthful fetal development and future cognitive function. Iodized salt typically is not used in commercial food production in the U.S.
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Iodine in Bread Not Enough for Pregnant Women
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