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

What is iodine? Iodine is a chemical element with a symbol I and atomic number 53. Iodine is required by higher animals for synthesizing thyroid hormones, which contain the element.

What is a low-iodine diet? 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 Shellfish Seaweed Chocolate

Not-Allowed Ingredients Bread conditioners ◦ ANY product with calcium iodate & potassium iodate 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

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 Weight loss- ◦ Cutting out dairy, seafood, processed foods, baked goods cuts out a lot of calorie intake which results in weight loss 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 Fatigue Sluggishness Increased sensitivity to the cold Constipation Pale, dry skin A puffy face Horse voice 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

Thank You! Any Questions?? Jena Lovato