Typically, How Many Milligrams of Sodium Per Day Do Canadian

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Multiple Choice

Typically, how many milligrams of sodium per day do Canadian men 19 to 30 years of age consume on average?

• A) 1,000 milligrams
• B) 1,500 milligrams
• C) 3,000 milligrams
• D) 4,000 milligrams

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Definitions:

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, disproportionately affecting those with lower incomes.

Social Security Tax

A payroll tax collected to fund the Social Security program, charged to both employers and employees.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by a government on sales of goods and services, collected by the retailer and passed on to the state or local government.

Proportional Rate Structure

A tax system where the tax rate is the same for all income levels, meaning everyone pays the same percentage of their income in taxes, regardless of how much they earn.