8th grade Nutrition_ Sodium and Your Health

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Why is sodium added to foods?

• To preserve food and enhance flavor

• To make food look more colorful

• To increase the amount of vitamins

• To reduce the amount of fat

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When did people start preserving food?

• 2015

• once settlements were created and farming the land

• 1985

• 1900

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Why did humans begin to preserve food?

• to feed the cattle

• it taste better

• they had more time to farm

• allowed humans to farm in the warmer months and still have food to survive in the winter

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What is the element for sodium?

• K
• Mg
• Na
• Cl

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What does sodium do for food?

• Sodium enhances flavor, preserves food, and maintains texture.
• Sodium improves nutritional value and enhances aroma.
• Sodium reduces cooking time and increases moisture.
• Sodium adds sweetness and color to food.

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Most of the sodium found in food comes from

• Natural seasonings and herbs
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Processed foods and added salt
• Dairy products and eggs

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HIgh blood pressure is also known as

• hypertension
• cardiomyopathy
• hyperlipidemia
• hypotension

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What does it mean to cure meat?

• Curing meat is the process of freezing it for storage.
• Curing meat means preserving it using salt and other ingredients.
• Curing meat involves cooking it at high temperatures.
• Curing meat means marinating it in vinegar and spices.

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Sodium is an essential nutrient that helps with the

• regulation of fluid balance and nerve function
• production of energy and muscle growth
• absorption of vitamins and minerals
• regulation of blood sugar levels

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Consuming too much sodium can cause

• High blood pressure and related health issues.
• Low cholesterol levels and improved heart health.
• Enhanced immune function and reduced stress.
• Increased energy levels and better digestion.

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Based on the information provided, what are some common sources of sodium in a typical child's diet?

• Pizza, bread and rolls, and cheese

• Fresh fruits and vegetables

• Homemade soups only

• Bottled water

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Most of the sodium you consume is already in the food by the time it is on your plate. Therefore, do we need to add extra sodium to our food?

• yes

• no

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Consuming too much sodium can affect your body over time. This can lead to

• High sodium intake can improve bone density and muscle strength.
• Consuming sodium has no impact on heart health or blood pressure.
• Excess sodium can enhance kidney function and overall hydration.
• Excess sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney damage, and osteoporosis over time.

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Choosing lower sodium foods can help you live a

lifestyle.

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High sodium intake can cause

• Low potassium levels and fatigue.
• Increased calcium absorption and bone density.
• Improved cardiovascular health and stamina.
• High blood pressure and related health issues.

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A stoke occurs when

• a temporary increase in blood flow to the brain
• a gradual decrease in brain activity
• a sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain
• a sudden loss of consciousness without warning

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About 8 in 10 people who have a first stroke have

• high blood pressure
• obesity
• high cholesterol
• diabetes

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One way to avoid high sodium in your meals is to

• eat at home more

• Use fresh herbs and spices instead of salt.
• eat less fast food

• Add more processed foods to your diet.

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Vision loss can occur because of

• high blood pressure which can cause strain on the blood vessels in the eye

• color blindness
• dry eye syndrome

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HIgh blood pressure can cause the kidneys

• High blood pressure can improve kidney function.
• High blood pressure has no effect on the kidneys.
• High blood pressure can cure kidney disease.
• High blood pressure can cause kidney damage.

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About 7 in 10 people who have had a heart attack had

• low blood sugar or low cholesterol
• high blood pressure or high cholesterol
• high stress or low activity
• high sodium or low fiber

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You should look for snacks that have less than _______ mg of sodium per serving

• 300
• 150
• 400
• 200