Sodium Chloride Flashcards
What is the function of sodium chloride?
Maintains fluid balance in the body.
What are some food sources of sodium chloride?
Bacon, pickled vegetables, salted nuts, and table salt.
What is the recommended daily limit of sodium chloride for ages 6-12 months?
1 teaspoon.
What is the recommended daily limit of sodium chloride for ages 1-6 years?
1 teaspoon.
What is the recommended daily limit of sodium chloride for ages 7 years and above?
1 teaspoon.
How much is 1 teaspoon of salt in grams?
Approximately 5 grams.
Where can salt be found?
Table salt, sauces, seasoning, condiments, and processed foods such as salted egg, salted crisps/chips, and salted vegetables.
What is the daily sodium chloride intake in Singapore?
The daily sodium chloride (salt) intake in Singapore is nearly twice the recommended amount of 5 g for an adult.
What ingredients can replace salt to flavor food?
Ingredients to replace salt include mushrooms, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, thyme, parsley, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and rosemary.
What minerals should I know the functions and food sources of?
I know the functions and food sources of minerals: calcium, iron, and sodium chloride.
How can a balanced meal be made?
A balanced meal can be made by stir-frying vegetable and protein foods with noodles such as wholegrain, spinach, or buckwheat noodles.
What are the steps to make a stir-fry?
- Prepare three to four different vegetables.
- Choose a protein food, e.g., firm bean curd, lean meat, fish, or prawns.
- Boil the noodles until just tender.
- Stir-fry the protein food first in a little vegetable oil, then remove from the pan.
- Fry the vegetables for 2 to 3 minutes, and add fresh garlic for the last minute.
- Add the protein and noodles to the pan and stir until mixed and hot.
- Add lime and serve.
