People with high blood pressure should pick foods that have low amounts of sodium.

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A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

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: -To keep a heart-healthy diet and help lower blood pressure, it’s important to watch the amount of salt (sodium) in your diet. Eating foods with a lot of sodium can lead to high blood pressure and other health conditions. Your total amount of sodium per day should be no more than 1, 500-2, 000 milligrams (mg).

Detailed explanation-3: -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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