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The Imbalance of Sodium and Potassium Intake: Implications for Dietetic Practice
Currently, ∼90% of Americans consume excess sodium and virtually everyone consumes inadequate potassium. Randomized control trials and epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that higher sodium intake and lower potassium intake are modifiable risk factors for elevated blood pressure and hypertension, in addition to excess body weight, nonadherence to a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, lack of physical activity, and excess alcohol consumption. Nonmodifiable risk factors include age and family history. High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, which are both leadi...
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - April 17, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jessica Lee Levings, Janelle Peralez Gunn Tags: Topics of Professional Interest Source Type: research

Shocking Findings About Sodium in our Restaurant Foods that You Need to Know
(HealthCastle.com).  Sodium is a mineral that is found in salt.  Our bodies need sodium to control blood pressure and help with muscle and nerve function.  The problem is that most of us get too much sodium in our diets.  And that’s a problem because too much sodium can lead to health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.  Sodium intake is now called the leading preventable risk factor for death world-wide. The amount of sodium we need is shown here: read more
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 16, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

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