What Is the Maximum Amount of Sodium That People with Hypertension,African

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum amount of sodium that people with hypertension,African Americans,and middle-aged and older adults should consume?

• A) 1,000 mg per day
• B) 1,500 mg per day
• C) 3,000 mg per day
• D) 4,000 mg per day

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