Consuming a healthy and balanced amount of iodine in your diet may prevent which diseases and disorders? Select all that apply.

Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones, which help regulate the body’s metabolism. Too little iodine can cause hypothyroidism, so getting a healthy, balanced amount may help prevent it. Iodine does not prevent type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and excess iodine can sometimes contribute to thyroid problems rather than prevent hyperthyroidism.

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