INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
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People with high blood pressure should pick foods that have low amounts of sodium.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If you have high blood pressure, Stathos says reducing sodium with a low sodium diet is a priority. Some sodium is necessary for health, but not much: about 1, 500 milligrams a day is the minimum daily requirement. The upper limit, 2, 300 mg, is equal to only about 1 teaspoon of salt.
Detailed explanation-2: -Background. Lowering salt intake can reduce blood pressure and the risk for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke. There are low-sodium products available that use other minerals like potassium.
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