Individuals living in third world countries often have an enlargement of the thyroid gland known as a goiter. What mineral is missing from their diet that leads to this enlargement? Hint: This mineral is required to make thyroxine.

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Individuals living in third world countries often have an enlargement of the thyroid gland known as a goiter. What mineral is missing from their diet that leads to this enlargement? Hint: This mineral is required to make thyroxine.