Question

This mineral enhances flavor and is often added to processed foods (boxed, packaged, or canned items) as a preservative. The typical American consumes between 3000 and 7000 mg per day. The Dietary Guidelines recommend no more than 2300 mg/day to reduce the risk of hypertension.

Answer 1

Answer:

sodium

Explanation:

Sodium is a mineral constantly used in human food. It is found mainly in NaCl form and is used in industrialized products as a preservative and flavolizer (intensifying the flavor of the food). Even in home cooking, sodium is constantly used as the main spice in food.

Although we cannot imagine a diet without the presence of sodium, it is important to note that the use of this mineral should be made in a limited way. Sodium has a high capacity to cause arterial hypertension, being considered the main condiment capable of harming health if consumed in excess.

Answer 2

Answer: Sodium ( Na) mineral.

Explanation:

Minerals are essential class of food that are vital to metabolism in various ways. Example of mineral includes; sodium, iron, potassium, calcium.

Sodium mineral has to be taken in compound forms. For example, sodium chloride( table salt) is a compound of sodium and chloride which when taken in this form is harmless and useful to the body. The function of sodium in diet includes:

- it adds flavour to dishes and

- it is used as preservatives.

High intake of sodium can lead to hypertension. The typical American consumes between 3000 and 7000 mg per day and that is why prevalence of hypertension is high in the United States

To avoid this health risk, dietary guidelines recommends consumption of not more than 2300mg/day. I hope this helps, thanks.