Use iodized salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorder

By Jund Rian A. Doringo

FNRI-DOST S&T Media Service

Did you know that iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) affects Filipino in all population groups? This is according to the 7^th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted in 2008 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST).

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) is the world’s most prevalent, yet easily preventable, cause of brain damage. It is one of the main causes of impaired cognitive development in children.

The Philippine government proactively regulated an act promoting salt iodization nationwide and for related purposes, otherwise known as the ASIN Law or Republic Act 8172 to address this concern.

The seventh recommendation in the 2012 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) is to use iodized salt to prevent IDD.

With the joint efforts of the government and private sector in eradicating IDD in the country, we are hopeful to expect a productive citizenry and progressive economy.

Let us all work together to eradicate IDD by using iodized salt in our daily cooking.

For more information on food and nutrition, contact: Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, Director, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig City; trunkline: 837 2071 local 2296 or 2287; telephone/fax no.: 837 3164, email: mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph or mar_v_c@yahoo.com; website: http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph

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