Sodium (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What is sodium?
What is sodium?
Mineral working with electrolytes for body function
Most common dietary form of sodium
Most common dietary form of sodium
Sodium chloride (table salt)
Main source of sodium in typical diets
Main source of sodium in typical diets
Table salt added during cooking and at table
Why is sodium added to processed foods
Why is sodium added to processed foods
As preservative and flavour enhancer
Examples of processed foods high in sodium
Examples of processed foods high in sodium
Canned soups, crisps, crackers, processed meats
What are the three main functions of sodium
What are the three main functions of sodium
Fluid balance, nerve activity, muscle function
Sodium's role in fluid balance
Sodium's role in fluid balance
Regulates fluid levels in body tissues
Sodium's role in nerve activity
Sodium's role in nerve activity
Transmits electrical impulses in nervous system
Sodium's role in muscle function
Sodium's role in muscle function
Enables muscle contractions including heart
What is hyponatraemia?
What is hyponatraemia?
Low blood sodium causing nausea, headaches, confusion, fatigue
Physical symptoms of sodium deficiency
Physical symptoms of sodium deficiency
Muscle cramps, dizziness, fainting
Daily sodium recommendation for adults
Daily sodium recommendation for adults
6 grams per day
Daily sodium recommendation for children
Daily sodium recommendation for children
4 grams per day