sodium and potassium

Question 1

sodium main sources.

Answer 1

Grains, composite foods, Chicken, eggs, meat, fish

Question 2

function of sodium.

Answer 2

muscle contraction, maintain acid-base balance. Excreted in urine and sweat.

Question 3

how the kidney effects sodium.

Answer 3

The kidney’s ability to excrete sodium declines with age and then smaller increases in Na consumption - Increased blood pressure

Question 4

source of potassium

Answer 4

Diets high in fruits and vegetables

Question 5

functions of potassium.

Answer 5

unction key cation in cells, facilitates reactions, fluid-electrolyte balance, muscle contraction and nerve impulse.

Question 6

potassiums relationship with hyper tension.

Answer 6

inverse. Therefore when we have high blood pressure the doctors will prescribe potassium pills. higher than normal blood pressure, can damage blood vessels increasing risk of heart disease and renal disease

Question 7

DASH STUDY.