Iodine is an essential mineral for normal thyroid function, mammary gland development, andrnfetal and infant neurological growth. It is a trace element essential to human and animal health,rnand present in uneven and mostly insufficient quantities in the environment around the globe. Itrnis a constituent of the thyroid hormone, thyroxin (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3).Iodinerndeficiency disorders are among the major public health problems of the world, particularly inrnpregnant women of developing countries. In Ethiopia about 15.4%of households consumernsufficient iodized salt. This study was designed to assess iodized salt intake and assess iodinernnutrition status, to evaluate knowledge, attitudes and practice of iodine nutrition and to assesrngoiter rate of pregnant women attending Bishoftu clinic for antenatal care in Bishoftu town. Thernstudy participants (n=208) was randomly selected. Data over socio-demographic, and knowledge,rnattitude and practice about iodized salt was collected by interview. Goiter was assessed byrnpalpation and graded according to the WHO guideline. In addition, spot urine sample wasrncollected and the level of urinary iodine was determined following the Sandell-Kolthoff reaction.rnIodine level in salt samples was determined by following iodometric titration methods.rnDescriptive statistics, bivariate and logistic regression were carried out. The prevalence of goiterrnwas 8.7 %( Grade1=7.7% and Grade =1%).The median urinary iodine concentration wasrn194.3Î¼g/l. The consumption of adequately iodized salt was 89%.This study was indicated asrnthere was no problem of iodine deficiency in the study area.rnKeywords: urine, goiter; iodine deficiency disorder; Urinary iodine excretion, iodized salt; pregnant women of Bishoftu.