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samuel oladapo
THE DANGER IN SALT.
It is an essential substance in the kitchen and on the dining table. Everyday, salt finds its way into our blood streams through thd food we eat. However, the food standards agency of the united kingdom has said that eating too much salt can lead to hypertension and other health related problems.
According to the agency, the human guildline daily amount,G.D.A, of salt needed in the body should be: age one to three years, 2 grammes per day; four to six years, 3g per day; seven to 10 years, 5g per day, and 11 and over should be 6g per day. Infants under age one should not be given salt because their kidneys have not matured. Note: six grammes of salt is about one teaspoonful. About three-quarters of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy.
The human body needs salt to control fluid balance and the way the muscles and nerves works. Our bodies automatically regulate how much salt that is present; if levels are too high, we get thirsty and drink. This prefer up the elimination of salt through our kidneys. Studies have indicated that too much salt consumption is linked to health problems, such as hypertension or high blood pressure and osteoporosis. Those suffering from hypertension would benefit from consuming less salt. Hypertension raises the risk of stroke and premature death from cardiovascular disease. Thus, the best way to reduce hypertension is to follow a diet that is low in salt, total eat and saturated fat, but high in vegetables, fruits and low-fat, dairy products.
It is an essential substance in the kitchen and on the dining table. Everyday, salt finds its way into our blood streams through thd food we eat. However, the food standards agency of the united kingdom has said that eating too much salt can lead to hypertension and other health related problems.
According to the agency, the human guildline daily amount,G.D.A, of salt needed in the body should be: age one to three years, 2 grammes per day; four to six years, 3g per day; seven to 10 years, 5g per day, and 11 and over should be 6g per day. Infants under age one should not be given salt because their kidneys have not matured. Note: six grammes of salt is about one teaspoonful. About three-quarters of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy.
The human body needs salt to control fluid balance and the way the muscles and nerves works. Our bodies automatically regulate how much salt that is present; if levels are too high, we get thirsty and drink. This prefer up the elimination of salt through our kidneys. Studies have indicated that too much salt consumption is linked to health problems, such as hypertension or high blood pressure and osteoporosis. Those suffering from hypertension would benefit from consuming less salt. Hypertension raises the risk of stroke and premature death from cardiovascular disease. Thus, the best way to reduce hypertension is to follow a diet that is low in salt, total eat and saturated fat, but high in vegetables, fruits and low-fat, dairy products.
