Sodium and Hydration Quiz

What is the daily maximum amount of sodium that is recommended?

• 1,200 milligrams

• 1,700 milligrams

• 2,300 milligrams

• 3,000 milligrams

Which of these foods would you expect to be highest in sodium?

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Lean meats and poultry
• Whole grains
• Processed and packaged foods

What are some benefits to drinking water?

• Waste removal

• Regulating body temperature

• Carrying nutrients throughout the body

• All of the above

How much water do men and women need per day?

• Men: 15.5 cups

  Women: 11.5 cups

• Men: 12 cups

  Women: 14 cups

• Men: 8 cups

  Women: 8 cups

• Men: 13.5 cups

  Women: 13.5 cups

Which of these are symptoms of dehydration? Select all that apply

• Headaches

• Constipation

• Dizziness

• More energy

On this nutrition label for Oreos, how much sodium is in one serving(3 cookies)?

• 130mg

• 260mg

• 25g

• 49g

Select all of the following negative effects of overconsuming sodium

• Dehydration

• Increased blood volume

• Kidney disease

• Increased blood pressure

True/False: People who are physically active, work in hot environments, or have certain diseases such as diabetes, should be drinking less water than the average person

• True

• False

Although the American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300mg of sodium per day, you should ideally be consuming no more than ____mg per day

What can you do to start making improvements on how much sodium and water you are intaking?

• Track how much water you are drinking and how much sodium is in your meals

• Carefully read food labels for their nutritional facts

• Do further research outside of this presentation to see how you can better your eating and drinking routine

• All of the above