Processed food
Typically, only about 10% of sodium in diets comes directly from salt shakers. The majority of dietary sodium actually comes from processed and restaurant foods. Monitor intake from all sources to maintain a healthy balance.
Sodium is the dietary substance most responsible for the body retaining fluid. High sodium intake can lead to water retention by disrupting the balance of electrolytes and increasing the volume of fluid in the body's tissues.
The most dietary chloride is consumed in table salt or sodium chloride, which is commonly added to food during cooking or at the table to enhance flavor. Additionally, chlorinated water can also contribute to dietary chloride intake.
Sodium itself is an element, not a compound. If you are talking about dietary sodium, the most common source that to get that from is the compound sodium chloride (salt).
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Dietary protein comes from foods like meat, beans, and nuts.
Most sodium in the diet comes from processed and prepared foods such as bread, cheese, deli meats, canned soups, and fast food. It is also naturally present in foods like meats, seafood, and vegetables, but the majority of sodium intake in typical diets is from processed foods.
If you had read your online health lesson, maybe you would know the answer.(Eat Whole Foods, and Less Sodium.)
The symbol of sodium is Na, which comes from the Latin word natrium.