161.Which of the following foods are known to contain goitrogens?

a.shellfish

b.whole grains

c.cauliflower and broccoli

d.blueberries and raspberries

162.Which of the following fruits are known to contain substances that inhibit the functioning of the thyroid gland?

a.apples and pears

b.lemons and limes

c.avocados and mangos

d.peaches and strawberries

163.Which of the following is a prominent feature of mild iodine deficiency in children?

a.demineralization

b.growth retardation

c.discoloration of teeth

d.poor performance in school

164.What is the origin of goitrogens in the diet?

a.naturally occurring

b.food industry additives

c.excessive use of fortified salt

d.hydrogenation of certain minerals

165.You have just been hired by the World Health Organization to promote nutrition education and policies in a small country in Asia, whose population has a high prevalence of goitre. Which of the following policies would be the best to implement with respect to iodine status, cost, and efficiency?

a.Fortify the salt with iodine.

b.Promote free iodine supplements for all who want them.

c.Educate the population to avoid all goitrogens in their diet.

d.Educate the population to spend more time at the beach, as seawater, sea mist, and seafood are sources of iodine.

166.How did the recent Canadian Health Measures Survey test for the iodine nutritional status of Canadians?

a.by feces samples

b.by blood samples

c.by urine samples

d.by saliva samples

167.Which one of the following types of salt has iodine added to it?

a.Kosher salt

b.table salt

c.sea salt

d.pickling salt

168.Which of the following is the richest source of iodine?

a.corn

b.seafood

c.orange juice

d.cruciferous vegetables

169.If cow’s milk is found to contain unusually high levels of iodine, what is the most likely explanation?

a.storage of milk in galvanized tanks

b.grazing of cows on high-iodine soils

c.addition of fortified salt at the milk processing plant

d.exposure of cows to iodide-containing medications and disinfectants

170.Approximately how much iodized salt must be consumed to meet but not exceed the RDA for iodine?

a.1 mL

b.2 mL

c.3 mL

d.4 mL