One easy way that parents of teenagers can ensure that they are getting enough iodine in their diets to support the increased thyroid activity during adolescence is to:
1. Give the child a multivitamin daily
2. Use iodized table salt
3. Keep fresh fruit and vegetables on hand for snacks
4. Serve red meat at least once a week
ANS: 2
Iodine supports increased thyroid activity, and use of iodized table salt ensures availability.
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