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Goiter is a swelling in the neck, caused by a malfunction of the thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland, located in the base of the neck, absorbs iodine from the blood and uses this to produce hormones that regulate many body functions, including
| Food | Serving size | Micrograms of iodine |
| Source: FDA's Total Diet Study (1982-1984). | ||
| Cod or haddock, cooked | 3-½ oz (100 g) | 175 |
| Chocolate milkshake (fast food) | 1 average | 158 |
| Homemade meatloaf | 3-½ oz (100 g) | 123 |
| Lima beans, boiled | ½ cup (90 g) | 104 |
| Chocolate ice cream | 1 cup (133 g) | 94 |
| Corn grits, cooked | ½ cup (120 g) | 86 |
| Chocolate milk, low-fat | 1 cup (250 g) | 83 |
| Yogurt, low-fat | 1 cup (227 g) | 73 |
| Milk, low-fat | 1 cup (244 g) | 66 |
| Milk, skim | 1 cup (246 g) | 64 |
| Milk, whole | 1 cup (244 g) | 61 |
growth, nerve function, and absorption of vitamins and calcium. If the thyroid gland does not receive enough iodine from the blood, the gland may enlarge, causing a goiter. A goiter can also develop if the thyroid gland does not produce enough...
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