Sodium

Question 1

What is the function of sodium in the body?

Answer 1

Helps to keep body fluids balanced
Maintains nerve function

Question 2

Give three sources of sodium

Answer 2

Table salt
Salty snacks e.g crisps or nuts
Breakfast cereals
Processed foods e.g ready ,eats, meat products
Cheese
Bacon

Question 3

What is the daily recommendation of salt for an adult?

Answer 3

No more than 6g per day

Question 4

Give two ways to reduce sodium intake when shopping for food?

Answer 4

Read the labels and look for low sodium/salt
Buy unsmoked bacon rather than smoked bacon
Choose salt free nuts
Choose fresh rather than processed food
Buy low salt stock cubes

Question 5

Give two ways to reduce sodium intake when preparing for food?

Answer 5

Don’t add salt during cooking
Taste food before seasoning
Use herbs and spices for flavour rather than salt
Use low salt foods