Children Quote by Sheryl WuDunn
“For lack of a few pinches of ordinary iodised table salt in the diet of a third world pregnant mother, a child can lose up to ten IQ (Intelligence Quotient) points.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, “Nutrition and IQ in Developing Countries”, 2005
Insufficient iodine in pregnant mothers’ diets can cause significant IQ loss in children.
In simple terms: Lack of iodine harms child IQ.
Key Takeaway
Ensure iodine intake during pregnancy.
Themes
nutrition
public health
development
maternal health
child development
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
informative
call to action
When to use this quote
- pregnant women in low‑income regions
- public health policy
- NGO nutrition programs
Key Concepts
iodine deficiency
cognitive development
prenatal nutrition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can iodine supplementation be scaled sustainably?
- What other nutrients interact with iodine for brain development?
A Different Perspective
Effect size varies by overall diet quality and genetics.
