Which of the Following Statements About Sodium Intake Is True

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sodium intake is true?

• A)Most people should not try to reduce their sodium intake.
• B)Most of the sodium in our diets comes from sources other than salt.
• C)The maximum recommended sodium intake for adults is 100 milligrams per day.
• D)Most Americans consume approximately seven times the recommended sodium intake.

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Definitions:

Internal Jugular

A major vein in the neck, carrying blood from the head, brain, face, and neck back to the heart.

Posterior Intercostal

Pertaining to the muscles and arteries located between the ribs at the back side of the body, assisting in the mechanical aspect of breathing.

External Iliac Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the lower limbs, originating from the common iliac artery.

Femoral Artery

A major artery in the thigh that supplies blood to the lower limb, being a continuation of the external iliac artery.