Which of the following statements is true of iodine deficiency?
a. It can cause mental impairment and brain damage.
b. It mainly affects the very elderly.
c. It often is accompanied by zinc deficiency.
d. Treatment often includes increased consumption of vegetables high in goitrogens.
e. Worldwide, the incidence is rare, thanks in large part to iodized salt.
Answer: A
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