To determine: Whether the salt available in the grocery store is iodized or not.
Concept introduction: Iodine is a non-metallic important mineral. Humans require trace amounts of this mineral for proper development and growth. Lack of this mineral usually causes hypothyroidism, an abnormal condition of the thyroid gland, wherein levels of thyroid hormones are low.
To determine: The function of iodine added to salt.
Concept introduction: Iodine is a non-metallic important mineral. Humans require trace amounts of this mineral for proper development and growth. The lack of this mineral usually causes hypothyroidism, an abnormal condition of thyroid gland, wherein levels of thyroid hormones are low.
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