Question

1. 13. how much sodium should you eat each day? (1 point) *

a. 1200 mg
b. less than 2300 mg
c. 2000 mg
d. 2 teaspoons

1. 14. the percent daily values on a food label are based on a diet of how many calories? (1 point) *

a. 1000
b. 1500
c. 2000
d. 3000

1. 15. the intake of which nutrient should be monitored because of its relationship to high blood pressure? (1 point) *

a. iron
b. sodium
c potassium
d. magnesium

Explanation:

• For the first question, the general recommendation is to consume less than 2300 mg of sodium per day.
• For the second question, Percent Daily Values on food labels are based on a 2000 - calorie diet.
• For the third question, sodium intake is closely related to high blood pressure.

Answer:

1. b. Less than 2300 mg
2. c. 2000
3. b. sodium