| Deficiency | Major functions | Toxicity | Dietary sources |
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B. Muscle cramps, headaches, fatigue
What is a common symptom of sodium deficiency
A. Spiked energy levels B. Muscle cramps, headaches, fatigue |
B. It helps control water balance.
How does sodium work with potassium in the body?
A. Helps the breakdown of glucose in the cells. B. Helps control water balance. |
Hypertension
Sodium contributes to ___________ in the body, or abnormally high blood pressure.
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Naturally Occurring
__________ ____________ sodium is the type of sodium found in celery, beets and milk?
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Overhydration
What is the main cause of sodium flushing out of the body?
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It helps control blood volume and pressure.
What is main purpose sodium in the blood?
A. Helps control blood volume and pressure. B. Clots the blood during infection. |
Increase
With increased amounts of sodium in your diet, does the amount of Calcium lost in urine increase or decrease?
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Added Sodium
What is the type of sodium found in prepared/pre-packaged foods?
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Drink low-sugar sports drinks or gradually increase sodium intake.
What is a healthy way to fix sodium deficiency in your diet?
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It helps with nerve transmission.
How does sodium work as an electrolyte?
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B. 2300 mg
In a 2000 calorie diet, the upper level of daily intake is approximately ____________ mg.
A. 1400 B. 2300 C. 3200 D.1200 |
A. 75% of our diet
What is the percentage of sodium that we intake from processed, prepackaged and restaurant foods?
A. 75% B. 25% C. 15% D. 85% |
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