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Explain why, people are advised to use iodised salt in cooking food.

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A deficiency of iodine in the diet could lead to a deficiency of the Thyroxine hormone in the body. A deficiency of iodine in the diet produces less thyroxine causing the disease called GOITRE. Therefore, doctors are advised to use iodized salt while cooking.


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