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Introduction What is a Balanced Diet Food Nutrient Terms DRVs for Fat and Carbohydrate Modifying your Diet Food Energy Balance Vitamins and Minerals Carbohydrate Fibre Cholesterol Trans-Fatty Acids Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Sodium Vitamin B6, Niacin and Thiamin Vitamin E A Final Word Nutrients Covered |
The possibility of a genetic susceptability to sodium related hypertension in perhaps 10 percent of the population is of some concern. This association with elevated diastolic and systolic blood pressures may be apparent at intakes of 3.2 - 4.7 g/day. The excess intake has therefore been set at 3200 mg/day. |
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