Question

3.6 A diet containing high amounts of sodium increase the risk for:

Select one:
O a. bowel obstructions
O b. hypertension
O c. freckles
O d. facial blemishes

Answer 1

A high-sodium diet increases the risk of hypertension or high blood pressure.

Step-by-step explanation:

A diet containing high amounts of sodium increases the risk for hypertension or high blood pressure.

This occurs because when you consume high amounts of sodium, the kidneys retain water to dilute the excess sodium in the blood. As a result, the volume of blood increases, putting extra strain on the blood vessels and leading to higher blood pressure.

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