Take this quiz to test your knowledge of sodium and its effects on the body
True
False
Atherosclerosis
Gastric Cancer
Stroke
Renal failure
All the above
200mg
500mg
350mg
1000mg
True
False
"Salt free" means "sodium free"
Sodium and salt are the same thing
Not all sodium is salt
1 & 2 are true
1 & 3 are true
Less than 1,500mg
Less than 2,300mg
Less than 3,400mg
Less than 4,000mg
Provokes creation of stones in gall-bladder and kidney
Increases pressure within the arteries and veins
Increases appetite
Improves sensitivity of taste
Facilitates digestion of fatty foods
Regular table salt
Kosher salt
Himalayan pink salt
Fleur de sel (french sea salt)
Hawaiian sea salt
None of these
Limit processed and prepackaged foods
Cook at home
Increase fresh fruit and vegetable intake
Use herbs and spices to season food
All of the above
Garlic powder
Vinegar
Herbs
Spices
Kelp granules
All of these
True
False
Research shows that up to 20% sodium reduction is unnoticeable to consumers.
Most of American's sodium intake comes from processed foods. However, salt in processed foods is not iodized. So, reducing processed foods would have the least impact on iodine levels.
Adding alternative seasoning to increase the taste of foods like pepper, basil, and cilantro.
Decrease portion sizes of all meals.
All the above
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