You Have Just Been Hired by the World Health Organization

question 196

Multiple Choice

You have just been hired by the World Health Organization to promote nutrition education and policies in a small country in Asia, whose population has a high prevalence of goitre. Which of the following policies would be the best to implement with respect to iodine status, cost, and efficiency?

• A) Fortify the salt with iodine.
• B) Promote free iodine supplements for all who want them.
• C) Educate the population to avoid all goitrogens in their diet.
• D) Educate the population to spend more time at the beach, as seawater, sea mist, and seafood are sources of iodine.

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Definitions:

Primary Xylem

The initial form of xylem (the water-conducting tissue in plants) developed during growth, responsible for the transport of water and nutrients.

Collenchyma

A type of plant tissue characterized by its living, elongated cells with unevenly thickened walls that provide structural support.

Sclerenchyma

A type of plant tissue specialized for support and strength, characterized by cells with thickened lignified walls.

Cutin

A waxy hydrophobic polymer present in the cell walls of plant epidermal cells, forming a protective barrier against environmental stress.