Are you salt savvy? Test your salt knowledge with our quick quiz! Find out what you know about the amount of sodium in the foods you eat. Use the answers to these quizzes to make healthier food choices. Click on the “+” to see the answer.
Which Foods Have Less Sodium?
True or False
False. When levels of sodium are too high, the body retains fluid. Scientists believe this process is linked to high blood pressure, which in turn is linked to heart disease, strokes, and kidney disease. (see How Salt Can Impact Your Blood Pressure, Heart and Kidneys)
True. According to National Institutes of Health studies a diet low in fats, cholesterol and sodium and plentiful in fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products not only lowers blood pressure, but may help prevent and control hypertension.
True. The rate of hypertension in Blacks is twice that of the general population. Additionally, 20% of deaths among black Americans are due to high blood pressure.
True. Changes in hormones may make women more susceptible to hypertension.
True. In fact, nearly one-third of the population doesn’t know they have high blood pressure.
False. One teaspoon has 2,360mg – the daily recommendation is no more than 2,300mg. Some health organizations recommend no more than 1,500mg for adults over 50 and individuals at risk for high blood pressure or other health conditions.
True. It only takes a few weeks to retrain your taste buds. In fact, eventually things that used to taste good will taste salty.
True. Many bakery products contain baking soda and/or baking powder which raises the sodium content without tasting salty.
True. 5% is 115mg… anything less than 140mg is considered low sodium. Foods with 20% (460mg) or more of the % Daily Value are considered high.