The American Heart Association Recommends That for Every 1000 Dietary

question 44

Multiple Choice

The American Heart Association recommends that for every 1000 dietary calories consumed, the sodium intake should be 1000 mg or less and should not exceed a daily limit of 3300 mg for an adult.What is the yearly limit on sodium intake in pounds?

• A)7.3 x 10 ³ lb
• B)2.7 lb
• C)730 lb
• D)1.2 x 10³ lb
• E)1.2 x 10⁶ lb

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Definitions:

Phosphorus

A chemical element with symbol P and atomic number 15, essential for life, involved in the formation of DNA and RNA, and a key component of ATP, the energy currency of cells.

Plasma Membrane

The plasma membrane is the lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Sodium Chloride

Common table salt, a compound formed from sodium and chlorine atoms, essential for life and used in food seasoning and preservation.

Dissociation

A process in which molecules or ionic compounds split into smaller particles such as atoms, ions, or radicals, often reversibly.