disorders of nutrition
Iodine Deficiency
Prevention and Treatment of Iodine Deficiency
For pregnant and breastfeeding women, prenatal vitamins Iodine and sometimes thyroid hormone supplements Pregnant women often consume inadequate amounts of iodine. Thus, pregnant and breastfeeding women should take prenatal vitamins containing 250 micrograms of iodine daily. Infants, children, and adults with iodine deficiency are treated with iodine supplements taken by mouth. Infants are also given supplements of thyroid hormone taken by mouth, for several weeks and sometimes throughout life. Children and adults may also be given thyroid hormone supplements. 