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In the context of discussions on diet and micronutrient intake, physicians should counsel patients on optimal iodine intake. Since iodine is readily absorbed, human iodine requirements are not variable and its status is predictable based on intake. Iodine assessment is not a useful part of medical screening due to its poor reliability. Since nearly all Americans consume sodium well in excess of 2500 mg daily and since processed foods are made with non-iodized salt, patients should be advised to minimize their salt intake from restaurant foods and pre-made groceries. Instead, their prime sodium intake should be from home cooked foods made with conservative use of iodized table salt or iodized sea salt. Along with iodized salt, consuming a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, sea foods and grains can provide a basal amount of iodine. Additionally, pregnant and lactating women should be advised to consume a multivitamin containing 50-100 μg of iodine daily.