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Reaching the age of adolescence. — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceReaching the age of adolescence.3 Marks
Question
Explain why, people are advised to use iodized salt in cooking food.
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Answer

Iodine is needed continuously by thyroid gland to make thyroxine hormone. If people do not have enough iodine in their die, they will get goiter disease caused by lack of thyroxine. So, people are advised to use iodized salt in cooking food.

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