Which combination describes the hyperthyroidism diet?

Which combination describes the hyperthyroidism diet?

• A. High protein, high calorie, low fiber, low iodine
• B. Low protein, low calorie, high fiber
• C. Low protein, high iodine
• D. High fiber and high iodine

Answer: (A)

Hyperthyroidism increases the body’s metabolic rate, so the diet is aimed at supplying more calories and protein to prevent weight loss and preserve lean tissue, while keeping iodine intake low to avoid fueling excess hormone production. The best match combines high protein to support tissue maintenance with high calories to meet the elevated energy needs, and it limits iodine to reduce stimulation of the thyroid. Keeping fiber lower helps increase energy density and ease of intake in a state where appetite and digestion can be affected. Higher iodine intake would worsen hyperthyroidism by providing more substrate for thyroid hormone synthesis.

Hyperthyroidism increases the body’s metabolic rate, so the diet is aimed at supplying more calories and protein to prevent weight loss and preserve lean tissue, while keeping iodine intake low to avoid fueling excess hormone production. The best match combines high protein to support tissue maintenance with high calories to meet the elevated energy needs, and it limits iodine to reduce stimulation of the thyroid. Keeping fiber lower helps increase energy density and ease of intake in a state where appetite and digestion can be affected. Higher iodine intake would worsen hyperthyroidism by providing more substrate for thyroid hormone synthesis.