sodium

Question 1

Function of sodium in the body

Answer 1

sodium controls the amount of water in the body

it also helps control nerves and muscles

it also helps the body to use energy

Question 2

what is a main source source of sodium

Answer 2

Salt cheese stock cubes gravy catfish bacon ham soy sauce fast food ready meals baking powder

Question 3

what are some deficiencies of sodium

Answer 3

muscle cramp and can be caused by losing salt in wet in hot climates or by sickness and diarrhoea

Question 4

effects of excess in the body of sodium

Answer 4

too much sodium can cause high blood pressure

this can put a strain on the heart and kidneys which could affect efficiently they work

Question 5

why when you don’t have enough sodium that causes high blood pressure happen

Answer 5

without sodium to help control the nerves and muscles will not work properly

The excess sodium makes the body retain too much water instead of getting rid of it through the kidneys

The extra water increases the volume of the blood and raises the blood pressure as the heart has to work harder to pump it around the body