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Low- Iodine Diet
Jena Lovato
NUTR 4320
Presentation 2
Table of contents
What is iodine?
 What is a low iodine diet
 How much iodine should be consumed
on a low iodine diet
 Daily recommended values
 How long does the low iodine diet last
 Foods allowed
 Foods not allowed
 Quick easy meals
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What is iodine?
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Iodine is a chemical
element with a
symbol I and atomic
number 53.
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Iodine is required by
higher animals for
synthesizing thyroid
hormones, which
contain the element.
What is a low-iodine diet?
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Thyroid cancer patients with papillary or
follicular thyroid cancer will usually
receive a dose of radioactive iodine about
two months after their surgery in an
attempt to destroy any remaining thyroid
cells in their bodies
How much iodine should be
consumed on a low iodine diet
 The
goal is
under 50 mcg
(micrograms) of
iodine per day
Daily Recommended Values
A low-iodine diet
will last for a short
period of time
Usually about 2
weeks
2 weeks before a radioactive iodine scan or treatment
Foods High In Iodine
Dairy
 Egg Yolks
 Fish
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Shellfish
 Seaweed
 Chocolate
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Not-Allowed Ingredients
Red Dye #3-food
coloring
 Seaweed & seaweed
based ingredients
 Egg Yolk-all of the
iodine is in the yolk
of the egg and not
the egg white
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Bread conditioners
◦ ANY product with
calcium iodate &
potassium iodate
FOODS ALLOWED
Some pictures of foods allowed on a low-iodine
diet. Remember this is NOT a no-iodine diet
SIDE EFFECTS OF A LOW
IODINE DIET
Effects of the treatment on the body
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Weight loss◦ Cutting out dairy, seafood, processed foods, baked
goods cuts out a lot of calorie intake which results
in weight loss
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Calcium deficiency◦ Due to cutting out dairy in your diet you will
often be put on a calcium supplement while you
are on a low-iodine diet
Effects of Low Thyroid Hormone
On The Body
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Fatigue
Sluggishness
Increased sensitivity
to the cold
Constipation
Pale, dry skin
A puffy face
Horse voice
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Muscle weakness
Brittle hair and
fingernails
Depression
Elevated blood
cholesterol levels
Pain, stiffness or
swelling in your
joints
Quick Easy Meal Ideas
Oatmeal with cinnamon, honey,
applesauce, maple syrup and walnuts, or
fruit toppings
 Grilled fresh meat with vegetables
 Fresh salad topped with grilled chicken or
beef, oil and vinegar dressing
 “Sandwich” with unsalted crackers,
peanut butter, and plain jelly
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Thank You!
Any Questions??
Jena Lovato