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We are advised to take iodised salt in our diet by doctors. Justify it's importance in our body.
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We are advised to take iodised salt in our diet by doctors because Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin hormone. Thyroxin regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the body. Iodised salt prevents goitre/thyroid disease. It provides balanced growth in the body.
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