Which of the following is a feature of sodium and health?
a. Salt sensitivity is generally rare in African-Americans
b. High sodium intake is known to promote calcium excretion
c. High sodium intake over many years leads to hypertension in most people
d. Sodium alone and sodium in salt have nearly equivalent effects on blood pressure
b
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A) ?processed foods B) ?unprocessed foods C) ?natural salt content of foods D) ?salt added during cooking and at the table