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Table 4 Clinical application of the models for predicting the risk of more than adequate iodine intake

From: Iodine monitoring models contribute to avoid adverse birth outcomes related more than adequate iodine intake

Trimester

Score

More than adequate risk

Clinical recommendations

I

0.53 ~ 1.00

Medium

Replace iodized salt or reduce iodine-rich food intake according to the model

 

0.22 ~ 0.53

Medium Low

Reduce iodine-rich food intake according to the model

 

0.00 ~ 0.22

Low

Monitor UIC

II

0.56 ~ 1.00

Medium High

Do not eat iodine contained supplements and reduce iodine-rich food intake according to the model

 

0.20 ~ 0.56

Medium Low

Reduce iodine-rich food intake according to the model

 

0.00 ~ 0.20

Low

Monitor UIC

III

0.58 ~ 1.00

Medium High

Don’t eat iodine contained supplements

 

0.00 ~ 0.58

Low

Monitor UIC