The answer is Number 3, Amos.
C. Sodium, consumed in excess, can give you high blood pressure.
If you've got the statistics, use them. I'm only guessing from here.
B. processed foods usually contain high amounts of sodium per serving.
It seems he'd have to be dumping piles of salt on his food if it was due to table salt. And natural foods won't give him high blood pressure.
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The answer is B, they were assimilated