A sodium intake of 2100 mg daily of a healthy adult would be considered
a. below the Adequate Intake (AI).
b. within the recommended range.
c. below the maximum recommended level.
d. above the maximum recommended level.
C
A sodium intake of 2100 mg daily is below the maximum level recommended by the National Research Council (2400 mg/day) and the American Heart Association (2300 mg/day). The AI is 1500 mg. There is no recommended range for sodium intake, just the AI and upper limits.
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