A diet that contains an average of 4,000 mg sodium and 1,500 mg potassium daily is likely to

A. decrease the risk of stroke
B. increase the risk of hypertension.
C. have no effect on blood pressure.
D. decrease the risk of hypertension.


Answer: B

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