Salt: The Rock We Eat

How much salt do most Americans get?

• too little
• too much
• the right amount
•  too little as kids

 What can people do to help solve this problem?

• People can eat oatmeal
•  People can put more butter 
•  People can eat fewer oranges
• People can eat more cookies

What is the main idea of this text? 

• 11 % of the sodium comes from table
•  Food companies use salt
• Fruit is high in potassium
• We need sodium, but it is dangerous

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.
Taking in too much sodium can lead to serious health problems, _______ high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney disease.

• previously
• otherwise
• particularly
• meanwhile

What is the food that have NO salt in it?

• Ham
• Cookies 
• Cakes
• Bananas

What could people do to keep their sodium levels down?

• Eat pretzels
• Eat veggies
• Eat chips
• Eat crackers

Holly Westling gives readers several suggestions for keeping their sodium levels down. What does she suggest they do when snacking on popcorn? 

• Put unsalted butter
• Put more salt.
• Do not eat popcorn
• Drink Coke