Goiter iodine deficieny.

 Iodine deficiency is treated by ingesting iodine salts, such as those found in food supplements. Mild cases may be treated by using iodized salt in daily food consumption, drinking more milk, eating egg yolks, and saltwater fish. For a salt and/or animal product restricted diet, sea vegetables (kelp, hijiki, dulse, nori (found in sushi)) may be incorporated regularly into a diet as a good source of iodine.[20] In more remote settings, iodized oil may be used.[23][24]

The recommended daily intake of iodine for non-pregnant adults is 150 μg to maintain normal thyroid function. In pregnant women, the amount increases to 220 μg; in breastfeeding women, the amount is 290 μg.[20]

Foods high in iodine are:

seafood — fish and prawns.

eggs.

seaweed and seaweed products.

packaged bread.

dairy foods — milk, yoghurt and cheese.