Question

Lack of which component in diet causes hypothyroidism?

• A. Potassium
• B. Vitamin C
• C. Iodine
• D. Water

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Iodine

Low levels of iodine in the diet may lead to hypothyroidism and enlargement of the thyroid gland. This can be controlled by adding sodium iodide to table salt to form iodised salt.