Which of the Following Statements Describes a Relationship Between Sodium/salt

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a relationship between sodium/salt and high blood pressure?

• A) People with chronic kidney disease are less likely to be salt-sensitive.
• B) Lowering sodium intakes reduces blood pressure only in certain ethnic groups.
• C) People over 30 years of age with hypertension are most likely to be salt-sensitive.
• D) Weight loss is often as effective as sodium restriction in lowering blood pressure.

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