Insufficient iodine status in pregnant women as a consequence of dietary changes

Background: Historically, Iceland has been an iodine-sufficient nation due to notably high fish and milk consump- tion. Recent data suggest that the intake of these important dietary sources of iodine has decreased considerably. Objective: To evaluate the iodine status of pregnant women in Iceland and to determine dietary factors asso- ciated with risk for deficiency. Methods: Subjects were women (n = 983; 73% of the eligible sample) attending their first ultrasound appoint- ment in...