Iodine deficiencyIodine deficiency is a lack of the trace element iodine, an essential nutrient in the diet. It may result in metabolic problems such as goiter, sometimes as an endemic goiter as well as congenital iodine deficiency syndrome due to untreated congenital hypothyroidism, which results in developmental delays and other health problems. Iodine deficiency is an important global health issue, especially for fertile and pregnant women.
SaltSalt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl). When used in food, especially in granulated form, it is more formally called table salt. In the form of a natural crystalline mineral, salt is also known as rock salt or halite. Salt is essential for life in general (being the source of the essential dietary mineralssodium and chlorine), and saltiness is one of the basic human tastes.
IodideNames Systematic IUPAC nameIodideIdentifiers CAS Number20461-54-53D model (JSmol)Interactive imageBeilstein Reference3587184 ChEBICHEBI:16382ChEMBLChEMBL185537ChemSpider28015Gmelin Reference14912 KEGGC00708PubChemCID30165UNII09G4I6V86QInChIInChI=1S/HI/h1H/p-1Key: XMBWDFGMSWQBCA-UHFFFAOYSA-MSMILES[I-]Properties Chemical formulaIMolar mass126.90447 g·mol Conjugate acidHydrogen iodideThermochemistry Std molarentropy(S298)169.26 J K mol Related compounds Other anionsFluorideChlorideBromideExcept where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).An iodideion is I. Compounds with iodine in formal oxidation state −1 are called iodides.
IodineBr↑I↓Attellurium ← iodine → xenon
MicronutrientMicronutrients are essential chemicals required by organisms in small quantities to perform various biogeochemical processes and regulate physiological functions of cells and organs. By enabling these processes, micronutrients support the health of organisms throughout life. For humans, micronutrients typically take one of three forms: vitamins, trace elements, and dietary minerals.
Endemic goitreEndemic goitre is a type of goitre that is associated with dietary iodine deficiency.
Sodium chlorideSodium chloride , is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, representing a 1:1 ratio of sodium and chloride ions. It is transparent or translucent, brittle, hygroscopic, and occurs as the mineral halite. In its edible form, common table salt, it is commonly used as a condiment and food preservative.
Intellectual disabilityGeneralized neurodevelopmental disorderMedical conditionIntellectual disability, also disorder of intellectual development and known as learning difficulty (in the United Kingdom and different from learning disability), is a generalized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant impairment in intellectual and adaptive functioning. Intellectual disabilities may first be apparent during school age.
ThyroidThe thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates. In humans, it is a butterfly-shaped or H-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple. It consists of two connected lobes. The lower two thirds of the lobes are connected by a thin band of tissue called the isthmus (pl.: isthmi).
SoilEarth, a natural materialSurface-water-gley developed in glacial till in Northern IrelandSoil, also commonly referred to as earth, is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, water, and organisms that together support the life of plants and soil organisms. Some scientific definitions distinguish dirt from soil by restricting the former term specifically to displaced soil.
American and British English spelling differencesDespite the various English dialects spoken from country to country and within different regions of the same country, there are only slight regional variations in English orthography, the two most notable variations being British and American spelling. Many of the differences between American and British or Commonwealth English date back to a time before spelling standards were developed.
Mineral (nutrient)In the context of nutrition, a mineral is a chemical element. Some "minerals" are essential for life, but most are not. Minerals are one of the four groups of essential nutrients; the others are vitamins, essential fatty acids, and essential amino acids. The five major minerals in the human body are calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and magnesium. The remaining minerals are called "trace elements".
SaltSalt is a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl). When used in food, especially in granulated form, it is more formally called table salt. In the form of a natural crystalline mineral, salt is also known as rock salt or halite. Salt is essential for life in general (being the source of the essential dietary mineralssodium and chlorine), and saltiness is one of the basic human tastes.IodideNames Systematic IUPAC nameIodideIdentifiers CAS Number20461-54-53D model (JSmol)Interactive imageBeilstein Reference3587184 ChEBICHEBI:16382ChEMBLChEMBL185537ChemSpider28015Gmelin Reference14912 KEGGC00708PubChemCID30165UNII09G4I6V86QInChIInChI=1S/HI/h1H/p-1Key: XMBWDFGMSWQBCA-UHFFFAOYSA-MSMILES[I-]Properties Chemical formulaIMolar mass126.90447 g·mol Conjugate acidHydrogen iodideThermochemistry Std molarentropy(S298)169.26 J K mol Related compounds Other anionsFluorideChlorideBromideExcept where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).An iodideion is I. Compounds with iodine in formal oxidation state −1 are called iodides.IodineBr↑I↓Attellurium ← iodine → xenonMicronutrientMicronutrients are essential chemicals required by organisms in small quantities to perform various biogeochemical processes and regulate physiological functions of cells and organs. By enabling these processes, micronutrients support the health of organisms throughout life. For humans, micronutrients typically take one of three forms: vitamins, trace elements, and dietary minerals.Endemic goitreEndemic goitre is a type of goitre that is associated with dietary iodine deficiency.Sodium chlorideSodium chloride , is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, representing a 1:1 ratio of sodium and chloride ions. It is transparent or translucent, brittle, hygroscopic, and occurs as the mineral halite. In its edible form, common table salt, it is commonly used as a condiment and food preservative.Intellectual disabilityGeneralized neurodevelopmental disorderMedical conditionIntellectual disability, also disorder of intellectual development and known as learning difficulty (in the United Kingdom and different from learning disability), is a generalized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant impairment in intellectual and adaptive functioning. Intellectual disabilities may first be apparent during school age.ThyroidThe thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates. In humans, it is a butterfly-shaped or H-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple. It consists of two connected lobes. The lower two thirds of the lobes are connected by a thin band of tissue called the isthmus (pl.: isthmi).SoilEarth, a natural materialSurface-water-gley developed in glacial till in Northern IrelandSoil, also commonly referred to as earth, is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, water, and organisms that together support the life of plants and soil organisms. Some scientific definitions distinguish dirt from soil by restricting the former term specifically to displaced soil.American and British English spelling differencesDespite the various English dialects spoken from country to country and within different regions of the same country, there are only slight regional variations in English orthography, the two most notable variations being British and American spelling. Many of the differences between American and British or Commonwealth English date back to a time before spelling standards were developed.Mineral (nutrient)In the context of nutrition, a mineral is a chemical element. Some "minerals" are essential for life, but most are not. Minerals are one of the four groups of essential nutrients; the others are vitamins, essential fatty acids, and essential amino acids. The five major minerals in the human body are calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and magnesium. The remaining minerals are called "trace elements".*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.