Common Salt (IMAGE) Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology Caption Common salt is iodized to meet the nutrient deficiencies of this element in some diets. Credit Parl (Creative Commons, Attribution, Noncommercial, No derivatives). Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.