Your roommate's brother has a child who is 9 months old. He was watching a documentary concerning iodine deficiency. He was very concerned and was talking about what he could do to help his son. What did you tell your roommate to tell his brother?

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Providing the child with iodised salt is a simple and effective way to prevent or correct iodine deficiency. Injections may be necessary in severe cases, but this is not the first line of action. Option C is false, as iodine deficiency can have serious consequences such as developmental delays and goiter. Option D is also false and not relevant to addressing the concern about iodine deficiency.

Your Roommate's Brother Has a Child Who Is 9 Months