Question

What is the importance of iodine in diet?

• A. It is required by body to produce thyroxine.
• B. It is useful in digestion of proteins.
• C. It enhances the taste of the food.
• D. It fights bacterial infection.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It is required by body to produce thyroxine.

Iodine found in some food is used by the body to produce thyroxine. This hormone controls the body's metabolism and brain development during pregnancy and infancy.