An Iodine Balance Study in Chinese School-age Children
Authors' conclusion
An iodine intake of 235 (133, 401) μg/day for children aged 7-10 years achieved a 0 balance value of 164 μg/day. Long-term iodine intake of >400 μg/day is not recommended.
Study context
- Population
- School-age children aged 7–12 years (mean age 10.2 ± 1.4 years) with normal thyroid function and thyroid volume, China
- Participants
- 29 children
- Outcome
- Relationship between total iodine intake and iodine retention (0 balance value)
- Follow-up
- 3 consecutive days
Methodological details3 consecutive days, no dietary interventions, linear mixed-effects models
- 3 consecutive days
- No dietary interventions
- Linear mixed-effects models
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
0 balance value (iodine intake = excretion; retention = 0 μg/day)
0 balance value at iodine intake of 235 (133, 401) μg/day
164 μg/day
Original publication
An Iodine Balance Study in Chinese School-age Children. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Published 5 May 2023. doi:10.
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