Dietary hypothyroidism has been decreased in recent years by the use of ____.
A) vitamin D
B) multivitamins
C) Penicillin
D) thyroxin injections
E) iodized salt

Question

Dietary hypothyroidism has been decreased in recent years by the use of ____.
A) ​vitamin D
B) ​multivitamins
C) ​Penicillin
D) ​thyroxin injections
E) ​iodized salt

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dietary hypothyroidism is caused by a deficiency of iodine, which is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. The addition of iodine to salt, also known as iodized salt, has been widely used to decrease the prevalence of dietary hypothyroidism. Therefore, option E, which is iodized salt, is the correct answer. The other options, including Vitamin D, multi vitamins, Penicillin, and thyroxin injections, do not directly address the issue of iodine deficiency that causes hypothyroidism.

Dietary Hypothyroidism Has Been Decreased in Recent Years by the Use