Minerals - Sodium (SALT)

Question 1

What is the function of Sodium in the body?

Answer 1

Keeping the level of water in the body balanced

Question 2

What foods hide Salt?

Answer 2

Processed Food

Question 3

What are good sources of Sodium?

Answer 3

1. Cheese
2. Savoury Snacks
3. Tinned Foods
4. Smoked Fish

Question 4

What happens if you have too much salt?

Answer 4

1. Increase Blood Pressure, which can lead to strokes and heart attacks

Question 5

What happens if I don’t have enough Sodium?

Answer 5

Muscle Cramps