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The standard American diet contains between 4000 and 5000 mg of sodium per day.
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How much sodium can a 13 year old boy have per day?
2400mg of sodium is needed for a 2000 calorie diet. If your calorie diet is higher, you may need more sodium.
What is possible consequence of too much sodium in the diet?
Now is considered that high sodium in diet lead to health problems as higher arterial pressure.
What is a possible result if you have too much sodium?
High blood pressure can result from a diet too high in sodium.
How much sodium can a person have?
It depends on many factors, but to keep it simple:The minimum required intake for an average human is 500 mg sodium per dayThe U.S. RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) is 1500 mg sodium per dayThe U.S. UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level) is 2300 mg sodium per daySadly, many Americans who consume the standard American diet often exceed that upper limit quite considerably.
How do people get high blood?
too much sodium aka salt in their diet or to much sugar !!
In an average diet how much sodium comes from prepared or processed foods?
77%
Is sodium chloride allowed on a low iodine diet?
I have to cook a low iodine diet for a family member, how do I know if any foods have iodine in them .I was trying to leave out alot of sodium, but after research I found out thaqt sodium is not a major factor in cooking for a low iodine diet? is this true? Does sodium have any effect on this diet? How do I find out how much iodine is in the food, it is not on the labels. Thanks for any help.
Is sodium harmful to health?
It can be. Too much sodium in your diet can raise your blood pressure and put you at an increased risk of heart disease.
Is soidium good?
Some sodium in your diet is necessary. Too much can cause problems.
I want to know the benefits of a low sodium diet and why sodium is so bad for you if you consume too much.?
A low sodium diet plan is beneficial in that it helps stave off heart problems. Sodium is one of the many factors that raise your cholesterol levels and can lead to heart attacks.
How much sodium do Mentos have?
Not too much, actually, and reasonable for people on a low sodium diet. Some packs have around 30mg per 100, others as low as 5, and others much higher.
How much sugar in American diet?
13 tsp
