Foods such as turnips,cabbage,cauliflower,and broccoli contain ________ that inhibit iodide metabolism by the thyroid gland.
A)goitrogens
B)iodinase
C)pica
D)metalloenzymes

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These foods are classified as goitrogens because they contain naturally-occurring substances that can interfere with the uptake of iodine by the thyroid gland, leading to the enlargement of the gland and the development of goiter.

Foods Such as Turnips,cabbage,cauliflower,and Broccoli Contain ________ That Inhibit Iodide