Which of the following best characterizes the response to years of a high salt diet
a. The blood pressure changes are progressive and irreversible.
b. For most individuals, there is little evidence that excess salt can increase blood pressure.
c. Medication is typically needed to reverse the increases in blood pressure typically seen with high salt diets.
d. Changing to a very low salt diet can typically reverse the changes in blood pressure.
e. The blood pressure changes last only until the kidneys have filtered out the excess sodium.
Answer: b. For most individuals, there is little evidence that excess salt can increase blood pressure.
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