Iodine and Healthful Diets

Iodine and Healthful Diets

The following is from

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iodine-HealthProfessional/

Iodine and Healthful Diets

The federal government's 2010 

Dietary Guidelines for Americans notes that "nutrients should come primarily from foods. Foods in nutrient-dense, mostly intact forms contain not only the essential vitamins and minerals that are often contained in nutrient supplements, but also dietary fiber and other naturally occurring substances that may have positive health effects. ...Dietary supplements...may be advantageous in specific situations to increase intake of a specific vitamin or mineral."

For more information about building a healthful diet, refer to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food guidance system, MyPlate.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans describes a healthy diet as one that:

Emphasizes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.

Milk is an excellent source of iodine. Fruits, vegetables, and bread also provide small quantities of iodine.

Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.

Some fish contain high amounts of iodine. Eggs are also good sources of iodine.

Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.

Stays within your daily calorie needs.

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