The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for sodium is:

a. 1300 mg sodium or 3300 mg salt.
b. 1500 mg sodium or 3800 mg salt.
c. 2300 mg sodium or 5800 mg salt.
d. 2500 mg sodium or 6300 mg salt.


Ans: c. 2300 mg sodium or 5800 mg salt.

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