Question

A dietitian is helping a client with understanding the sodium content of food products to manage her hypertension. The label on a product reads "140 mg or less of sodium per serving." This product would be classified as:

A. sodium free
B. very low sodium
C. low sodium
D. unsalted
E. high in sodium

Answer 1

The product with 140 mg or less of sodium per serving would be classified as low sodium. Choosing low sodium foods can help manage hypertension.

Step-by-step explanation:

The product with 140 mg or less of sodium per serving would be classified as low sodium.

The recommendation for sodium intake is to consume less than 2300 mg per day, and foods considered low in sodium have less than 140 mg per serving. This product meets the criteria for being low in sodium.

Choosing low sodium foods can help manage hypertension, as excessive sodium intake can increase blood pressure.