foist. 1  to force upon or impose fraudulently or unjustifiably (usually followed by on or upon): to foist inferior merchandise on a customer. 2  to bring, put, or introduce surreptitiously or fraudulently (usually followed by in or into): to foist political views into a news story.
Iodine enters the body through iodine-rich foods, including certain salts (âiodized saltâ), eggs, sea vegetables and fish. We rely on iodine to create thyroxine (T4 hormone) and triiodothyronine (T3), two of the main hormones produced by the thyroid that control numerous important functions.
Dairy products are high in iodine because of processing and cleaningagents. Some breads are made with iodate dough conditioners. Meat, poultry, and eggs containvarying amounts of iodine due to feeds and natural plant foods, and the possible use of iodine-con-taining drugs and cleansers. The iodine in fruits, vegetables, and grains varies with local soils, irri-gation water, fertilizers, and processing.