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Broccoli is a goitrogenic food Goitrogens are substances that disrupt the production of thyroid hormones . This triggers the pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which then promotes the growth of thyroid tissue, eventually leading to goiter .
The national survey in 1996 reported that 40% of boys and 50% of girls have goiter. The 3rd national survey in 2001 showed that the total goiter rate is 9.8%. In 2007, the 4th national survey was conducted 17 years after iodized salt consumption by Iranian households. In this study, the total goiter rate was 5.7%. [citation needed]
A goitre, or goiter, is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A goitre can be associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly. Worldwide, over 90% of goitre cases are caused by iodine deficiency . [ 3 ]
Following the BRAT diet or the bland diet is a form of self-care to ensure you are eating easy-to-digest foods and obtain some nutrients while your body is under GI distress.
Nutritionists and dietitians share healthy eating tips and the foods they avoid. Steer clear of processed food high in sugar and salt, and find ways to make vegetables enjoyable.
Some inland areas, where soil and water lacks iodine compounds and consumption of marine foods is low, are known for higher incidence of goitre. In such areas goitre is said to be " endemic ". [ citation needed ]
"An anti-inflammatory diet consists of a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and oils, low-fat proteins, fatty fish, beans, nuts and seeds," says Ehsani.
Before 1950 goiter was a widespread disease caused by iodine deficiency. [40] Up to 80 percent of the population were affected in inland areas. In the coastal communities, saltwater fish were an important part of the diet, and because of the presence of iodine in seawater, goiter was less common than in the inland districts.