Nutritional status of iodine in children: When appropriateness relies on milk consumption and not adequate coverage of iodized salt in households.

Background & Aims: Iodine deficiency inhibits the normal development of human beings and is the leading cause of preventable mental retardation. Our study aims to update the urinary iodine concentrations and the intake of iodized salt in children in Madrid (Spain).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed where 217 children aged 3-14 years old were studied.