Sam usually consumes 2800 kcal per day and maintains a healthy weight for his height by exercising daily. On average, his intake
of added sugars is 160 kcal per day; his saturated fat intake is 9% of his total calorie intake; his sodium intake is 2700 mg per day, and his water intake is almost 10 cups per day. He would like to follow the recommendations of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Based on this information, his _____ intake doesn't meet the recommendations. a. energyb. added sugarsc. sodiumd. water
Sodium is an essential mineral required by the body. The kidney is the organ in the body the regulates the intake of sodium by humans and animals through osmo-regulation.
It is recommended the the daily intake of sodium per day for humans should be no less than 2300mg.
