Salt And Hypertension

Question 1

Electrolyte Minerals

Answer 1

Sodium
Potassium
Chloride

Question 2

Functions of Minerals

Answer 2

Bone health
Metabolism
Growth and development
Antioxidant
Water balance
Nerve transmission
Blood formation
Muscle contraction

Question 3

How much salt a day?

Answer 3

6g salt
2.4g sodium
10% of salt intake comes from naturally occurring
1-3 years old -1g a day
4-6 2g
7-10 5g

Question 4

Function of salt

Answer 4

Absorption of glucose in sm intestine
Muscle and nerve function
Water balance - excess salt means more water is held in body when this is lowered the water is released

Question 5

Hypertension blood pressure

Answer 5

140/90 mmHg

Question 6

High blood pressure causes

Answer 6

Increased pressure on arteries which creates thick blocks
Risk of stroke due to high blood pressure bursting blood vessels
Heart attack - blockages in arteries stopping blood to heart
Kidneys - causes damage to sm blood vessels which causes buildup of waste needing removed by dialysis

Question 7

Non modifiable risk factors

Answer 7

Age
Race - specifically African
Gender
Family History

Question 8

Modifiable risk factors

Answer 8

Overweight
Abnormal lipid metabolism
Smoking
Physical activity
Unhealthy diet
Excessive alcohol intake

Question 9

TLC

Answer 9

Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes

Question 10

Recommendations for TLC

Answer 10

Less than 7% fat
25-35% total fat intake
High soluble fibre to reduce absorption of cholesterol
Fish for omega 3 and 6
Limit sodium consumption

Question 11

DASH

Answer 11

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
Rich in nutrients and fibre
Low in red meat, sugar

Question 12

Potassium

Answer 12

Supplementation lowers blood pressure
Food sources are better more bio available

Question 13

Magnesium

Answer 13

Lowers blood pressure
Nuts, beans and veg

Question 14

Calcium

Answer 14

Lowers blood pressure particularly in salt sensitive groups