Australian Academy of Sciences committee advocates for iodized salt in bread mandate |
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A July 28 news release from the Australian Academy of Sciences reported that the ASA called on Australia's food industry to implement the new government mandate for use of iodized salt in bread. The committee cited "growing concerns about iodine deficiency in women and children" in Australia.
The release quoted prominent ICCIDD leaders Drs. Cres Eastman and Mu Li on the iodine nutrition facing Australia.
Dr Mu Li outlined recent studies on iodine levels of school children in mainland Australia, showing that about 50% are classified as mildly or moderately iodine deficient, with 14% of children in NSW and 19% in Victoria classed as moderately iodine deficient.
Professor Cres Eastman emphasised that even mild iodine deficiency results in a reduction in average IQ and fewer gifted individuals. He noted studies from NSW and Victoria showing iodine deficiency is prevalent in over 50% of pregnant women living in these states.
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