Multiple Choice
Which of the following foods would be a good source of potassium?
8. Water and Minerals
Major Mineral: Sodium and Potassium
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What is the CDRR for sodium?
A
3600 mg
B
1800 mg
C
100 mg
D
2300 mg
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Understand the term CDRR: The Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) intake is a reference value established to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as hypertension, by limiting the intake of certain nutrients like sodium.
Review the established guidelines: According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the CDRR for sodium is set at 2300 mg per day for adults. This value is based on evidence linking excessive sodium intake to increased risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases.
Compare the options provided: The options given are 3600 mg, 1800 mg, 100 mg, and 2300 mg. Evaluate each option against the established CDRR value.
Eliminate incorrect options: 3600 mg is too high and exceeds the recommended limit, 1800 mg is below the CDRR but not the established value, and 100 mg is unrealistically low for daily sodium intake.
Select the correct answer: Based on the guidelines, the correct CDRR for sodium is 2300 mg per day for adults.
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