Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association

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The key features of most low-iodine diets with reference to the major sources of iodine contributing to daily iodine intake are discussed below, and are summarized in Table 99.4. As discussed, there is only limited uniformity between sources of information as to the content of a low-iodine diet, partly due to geographical and dietary variations. The recommendations of the British Thyroid Association (2002) for patients, adapted in Table 99.5, are for example not identical to the much lengthier advice provided by the Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association. Patients need to be aware that ingredient lists cannot be used reliably to determine whether a product contains significant levels of iodine. 

Due to the prevalence of iodized salt in the US, the Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association, while stating that noniodized salt is acceptable, places emphasis on low salt recipes and the avoidance of restaurants or processed food in case iodized salt has been used. The British Thyroid Association (2002) similarly advises avoidance of iodized... 

Meat contains a limited amount of iodine with considerable regional variation. The Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association and the Canadian Thyroid Cancer Support Group advise limiting the intake of cooked weight to 125g/day. The BTA, however, does not place any restriction (see Table 99.5) reflecting the fimited contribution of meat to overall iodine intake. 

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