VN: Nutrition Status Outcomes (2023)
Author and Year:
EveleighE, Coneyworth L, et al. 2020
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Vegans, Vegetarians, and Omnivores: How Does Dietary Choice Influence Iodine Intake? A Systematic Review.
Authors:
Eveleigh E, Coneyworth L, Avery A, Welham S
Journal:
Nutrients
Year of publication:
2020
Volume:
12
Issue:
6
Page numbers:
Study Design:
Meta-analysis or Systematic Review
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Critically low
Inclusion Criteria:
Studies included adults (at least 18 y) residing in industrialized nations, intervention participants with any type of dietary preference or restriction, voluntary or otherwise with a control or comparator of differing preference or restriction, outcomes of interest were iodine intake or status measured by UIC or analysis of dietary records and any study design with relevant outcomes.
Exclusion Criteria:
Studies were excluded if individuals (aged < 18 y), unless results display separate data; adults residing in developing countries; populations with a high prevalence of thyroid disorders, no analysis of iodine intake or status; use of thyroid measures alone for iodine intake and status.
Research Purpose:
The aim of this review is to assess the iodine intake and status in adults following a vegan or vegetarian diet in industrialized countries across time.
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
Nottingham, UK
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council