Due to the large proportion of iodide present in dairy products, they have been found to
contribute a significant amount of iodine to human diets. A study in Canada indicated that
dairy products contribute 64.5% of an individual's total iodine intake, when iodized salt was
not included [2]. In another study, the New Zealand Total Diet Surveys estimated that
approximately 40% of the iodine intake for a young male was contributed by dairy
products, while for a young child the contribution was approximately two thirds