SODIUM BY TED GLASS FUNCTIONS IN THE BODY

SODIUM BY: TED GLASS

FUNCTIONS IN THE BODY The body needs a small amount of sodium to: Maintain normal blood pressure Maintain normal functions of nerves Maintain normal functions of muscles

SOME SOURCES OF SODIUM ARE: Meat pizza White bread Processed cheese Hot dogs Spaghetti /w/ sauce

RECOMENDED DAILY VALUE You need about 2400 milligrams a day

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DONT GET ENOUGH OF THE NUTRIENT Drive blood levels down Muscle cramps Nausea Vomiting Dizziness Shock and Coma

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU GET TOO MUCH? ? ? High blood pressure Weak bones Kidney stones

TRIVIA/ COMMENTS/HISTORICAL INFORMATION What is the chemical symbol for sodium? ? What is the atomic weight of sodium? How many valence electrons does a sodium atom have? What is the main source of sodium in our diet?

ANSWERS! What is the chemical symbol for sodium? ? Na What is the atomic weight of sodium? 23 How many valence electrons does a sodium atom have? 1 What is the main source of sodium in our diet? Salt

RECIPES Avacado Dip! 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 2 teaspoons chopped onion 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed Cranberry Spritzer 1 quart reduced-calorie cranberry juice 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 quart carbonated water 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup raspberry sherbet 10 lemon or lime wedges

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