What is the relationship between blood pressure and dietary sodium? Do you think Mr. F needs a 2 g sodium restriction? Explain
Sodium that is retained in the body and not excreted in a normal fashion causes an accumulation of body water or edema. Some people are considered to be "salt sensitive" and, even with normal sodium excretion, tend to retain fluid and need to have sodium restricted. A "normal" sodium recommendation is 2.4 g/d; thus, a 2 g Na diet is not that much of a restriction and is what is typically used.
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