Question

A registered dietitian is assisting a patient with hypertension to create a diet with a minimal amount of sodium. The recommended intake of sodium for patients with hypertension is to consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. The dietitian notes that 6 ounces of ham contains 550 mg of sodium.

How many mg of sodium does 1 pound of ham contain? (1 lb = 16 oz)

Answer 1

1466⅔ mg

Explanation:

oz : mg

6 : 550

16 : X

X/16 = 550/6

X = 550/6 × 16

X = 4400/3

X = 1466⅔ mg

Answer 2

1466 2/3 mg of sodium

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

550 mg x mg

------------- = --------------

6 ounces 16 ounces

Using cross products

550* 16 = 6x

Divide each side by 6

550*16 /6 = 6x/6

8800/6 =x

4400/3 =x

Change to a mixed number

1466 2/3 mg of sodium