Micronutrients (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Main function of sodium
Main function of sodium
Maintains water balance in the body
Effect of too much salt on blood pressure
Effect of too much salt on blood pressure
High blood pressure
Heart condition from excess salt
Heart condition from excess salt
Coronary heart disease
Organ problems from too much salt
Organ problems from too much salt
Kidney problems
Flavour alternative to salt
Flavour alternative to salt
Herbs and spices
Foods to avoid to reduce salt
Foods to avoid to reduce salt
Processed and salty snacks (e.g., cured meats)
Example of low-sodium product
Example of low-sodium product
LoSalt
Max daily salt for adults (g)
Max daily salt for adults (g)
6 g
Convert sodium (mg) to salt
Convert sodium (mg) to salt
Multiply by 2.5
Where to avoid adding salt
Where to avoid adding salt
At the table or during cooking