Sodium

Question 1

how much sodium do we intake from water

Answer 1

10%

Question 2

What are some high sodium foods (think whole foods)

Answer 2

processed cheese, milk, breads, quick breads, instant pasta, canned vegetables

Question 3

what are some low sources of sodium (think whole foods)

Answer 3

meast, fish, poultry, fresh vegetables, celery

Question 4

how much sodium is absorbed

Answer 4

95-100%

Question 5

where is sodium absorbed

Answer 5

SI and proximal colon

Question 6

how is sodium absorbed

Answer 6

Na+/glucose cotransporter in jejunum, electroneutral Na/Cl coransport exchange transporter or electrogenic system in the colon.

Question 7

where is sodium excreted

Answer 7

kidneys, feces, skin

Question 8

what are the s/s of sodium deficiency

Answer 8

anorexia, N/V, muscle atrophy, poor growth, wt loss

Question 9

what are the s/s of sodium deficiency associated with excess sweat

Answer 9

N/V, muscle cramps, dizziness, shock, coma

Question 10

how do we assess sodium

Answer 10

serum, 24-hr urinary sodium excretion

Question 11

what are signs of sodium toxicity

Answer 11

high BP and HTN

Question 12

what is the AI for sodium

Answer 12

1,500mg

Question 13

what is the TUL of sodium

Answer 13

2,300mg

Question 14

what is the AHA recommendations for sodium

Answer 14

1,500mg

Question 15

what is the WHO recommendation for sodium

Answer 15

<2,000mg

Question 16

what are the dietary guidelines for Americans recommendations for sodium

Answer 16

<2,300mg