Identify TWO pieces of evidence the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm.

Question

(2 points)
Responses

Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.

In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods.
In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods.

Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.

The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
Question 12

Answer 1

Based on the given responses, the two pieces of evidence the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm are:

1. Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
2. Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.