61.Sam has recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. His doctor recommended adopting the DASH diet plan. Along with including more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains,  which one of the following foods should Sam remove from his diet?

a.beef

b.salmon

c.almonds

d.turkey

62.What is the greatest single source of sodium in the diet?

a.processed foods

b.unprocessed foods

c.natural salt content of foods

d.salt added during cooking and at the table

63.What percentage of a person’s total sodium intake derives from naturally occurring food sodium?

a.0 percent

b.10 percent

c.50 percent

d.80 percent

64.Ron’s doctor has advised him to decrease his sodium intake.  Which one of the following                                           practices would help Ron?

a.Eat smoked salmon instead of canned salmon.

b.Prepare foods with lemon or vinegar.

c.Use teriyaki sauce instead of soy sauce.

d.Eat crackers instead of potato chips.

65.Which of the following foods is surprisingly high in sodium?

a.instant chocolate pudding

b.roasted peanuts

c.yogurt

d.soy sauce

66.People engaged in physical activity are generally advised against the intake of salt tablets for which one of the following reasons?

a.They can induce dehydration.

b.They suppress the thirst mechanisms.

c.They may lead to complete kidney failure.

d.They reduce blood glucose concentration.

67.What is the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for salt?

a.2000 mg/day

b.2300 mg/day

c.2600 mg/day

d.2900 mg/day

68.Hyponatremia refers to low blood concentration of which of the following?

a.calcium

b.sodium

c.chloride

d.potassium

69.Which of the following adverse responses is known to occur in people who drink copious amounts of water while participating in intense physical activity?

a.dehydration

b.hyponatremia

c.metabolic alkalosis

d.elevated blood sodium

70.Which of the following nutrients is the primary cation in the extracellular fluids?

a.calcium

b.magnesium

c.chloride

d.sodium