Take It With A Grain Of Salt

1. What does sodium to the body?

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

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is caused by consuming excessive amounts of sodium. Hypertension increases the pressure in the arteries and veins and is a cause of many cardiovascular diseases

Explanation

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is caused by consuming excessive amounts of sodium. Hypertension increases the pressure in the arteries and veins and is a cause of many cardiovascular diseases

2. What are some ways to reduce sodium intake?

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

All of these are great ways to decrease sodium intake. Can you think of others?

Explanation

All of these are great ways to decrease sodium intake. Can you think of others?

3. What are some alternatives to use in place of salt?

Garlic powder

Vinegar

Herbs

Spices

Kelp granules

All of these

All of these are great alternatives to using salt without sacrificing flavor.

Explanation

All of these are great alternatives to using salt without sacrificing flavor.

4. Is heart disease is the leading cause of death in women?

True

False

Hypertension is a risk factor for Heart Disease. In 2009, the CDC reported that 292,188 women died from heart disease. That's 1 out of 4!

Explanation

Hypertension is a risk factor for Heart Disease. In 2009, the CDC reported that 292,188 women died from heart disease. That's 1 out of 4!

5. Excess sodium intake can lead to which of the following disease(s)?

Atherosclerosis

Gastric Cancer

Stroke

Renal failure

All the above

Excess sodium intake increases the risk of all these diseases!

Explanation

Excess sodium intake increases the risk of all these diseases!

6. 75% of the salt consumed each day could be avoided if we took the salt shaker off the table?

True

False

77% of the 'hidden salt' consumed each day comes from prepackaged and prepared foods!

Explanation

77% of the 'hidden salt' consumed each day comes from prepackaged and prepared foods!

7. Is consuming canned vegetables just as good as consuming fresh vegetables?

True

False

Regretfully, canned vegetables can be loaded with sodium. It is important to read the the label to find out. Another option is to rinse the vegetables in water before using.

Explanation

Regretfully, canned vegetables can be loaded with sodium. It is important to read the the label to find out. Another option is to rinse the vegetables in water before using.

8. Which is the best salt to use?

Regular table salt

Kosher salt

Himalayan pink salt

Fleur de sel (french sea salt)

Hawaiian sea salt

None of these

None of the above. All salts are created equal in your body's eyes. It's is best to minimize the use of any type of salt.

Explanation

None of the above. All salts are created equal in your body's eyes. It's is best to minimize the use of any type of salt.

9.

Approximately how much sodium is in 1 medium slice of pepperoni pizza?

200mg

500mg

350mg

1000mg

An average slice of pepperoni pizza has about 500mg of sodium. And who can have just one piece of pizza?

Explanation

An average slice of pepperoni pizza has about 500mg of sodium. And who can have just one piece of pizza?

10. Molly heard that reducing sodium intake can lead to iodine deficiency and affects the taste of foods. What would you recommend and tell Molly to help her with this dilemma?

Research shows that up to 20% sodium reduction is unnoticeable to consumers.

Adding alternative seasoning to increase the taste of foods like pepper, basil, and cilantro.

Decrease portion sizes of all meals.

All the above

All of these would be great ways to decrease sodium intake and make Molly more comfortable with the change.

Explanation

All of these would be great ways to decrease sodium intake and make Molly more comfortable with the change.

11. What is the recommended sodium intake for most American adults?

Less than 1,500mg

Less than 2,300mg

Less than 3,400mg

Less than 4,000mg

While the American Dietary Guideline recommends less than 1,500mg per day, most Americans consume twice that amount!

Explanation

While the American Dietary Guideline recommends less than 1,500mg per day, most Americans consume twice that amount!

12. Which statement is correct?'

"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

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “sodium chloride is the chemical name for dietary salt”. Sodium and salt are not the same. When a product claims “salt free”, it does not mean “sodium free”. Thus, customers should read the Nutrition Facts label. Currently, “90% of the sodium we intake is in the form of salt”.

Explanation

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “sodium chloride is the chemical name for dietary salt”. Sodium and salt are not the same. When a product claims “salt free”, it does not mean “sodium free”. Thus, customers should read the Nutrition Facts label. Currently, “90% of the sodium we intake is in the form of salt”.

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