The amount of iodine in a food is affected by:
A) the iodine content of the soil in which the plant grew.
B) whether the plant or fish is from the ocean (fish, seaweed, etc.).
C) whether iodized salt has been added.
D) the iodine content of the soil in which the plant grew and whether iodized salt has been added.
E) All of these are correct.

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All of these factors influence the iodine content in food. Plants grown in soil with low iodine content will have lower iodine levels, while seaweed and fish from the ocean will have higher levels. Iodized salt is a common source of dietary iodine, but not all salt is iodized. Therefore, all of the options are correct answers to the question.

The Amount of Iodine in a Food Is Affected By