Low Salt Diet Flashcards
1
Q
Salt controls
A
The amount of fluid in the body
2
Q
Ri
A
2g
3
Q
Too much salt causes
A
Hypertension
4
Q
Guidelines to reduce salt
A
Avoid adding salt to food
Read food labels
Avoid high salt foods eg bacon
Avoid convenience foods
5
Q
Chemical name for salt
A
Sodium chloride
6
Q
Foods high in salt
A
Snack food eg crisps Processes foods Butter Stock cubes Breakfast cereals Tinned soups
