Question

1. the author mentions that consuming too much salt can lead to all of the following health problems except:

increased risk of cancer
high blood pressure
increased risk of heart disease

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the health impacts of excessive salt consumption. High blood pressure and increased heart disease risk are well - known consequences of too much salt intake. However, there is no established direct link between excessive salt consumption and an increased risk of cancer. So the option that is not a health problem caused by too much salt consumption is "Increased risk of cancer".

Answer:

A. Increased risk of cancer