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lead to high blood pressure (a major risk factor for stroke, Heart disease and kidney disease)

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Q: What are some problems with having too much sodium in your diet?
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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 kind of health problems occur from an insufficient diet?

OBEDIENCE (to fat)DIABETES ( to much sugar)SODIUM PROBLEMS ( to much salt)


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.


What element makes up the hard caoting on your teeth what is the biggest health problems of having too much salt?

You mean enamel? And having too much salt in your diet will give you high blood pressure. If you're young then it's not that big a deal, but when you get older then it starts to give you problems. Most stores nowadays sell a salt substitute which pretty much tasted like salt without all that nasty sodium.


How much sodium is in the standard American diet?

The standard American diet contains between 4000 and 5000 mg of sodium per day.


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 a possible result if you have too much sodium?

High blood pressure can result from a diet too high in sodium.


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.