All of the following are true regarding sodium EXCEPT:

1.it is needed to maintain the right acid-base balance in body fluids.
2.the AI for men and women is 2300 milligrams.
3.deficiency results in muscle cramps.
4.processed foods are the leading source of dietary sodium.


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