Asked by
Kevin Villa Torres
on Dec 02, 2024Verified
Which common food ingredient will make you retain water, which increases your weight and can increase your blood pressure?
A) sugar
B) sodium
C) calcium
D) magnesium
Retain Water
The tendency of the body to hold onto excess fluid in tissues, often leading to swelling or edema.
Blood Pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.
Sodium
A chemical element, symbol Na, essential to human health but required in moderate amounts, commonly found in table salt.
- Recognize the critical role that food choices play in sustaining good health.
Verified Answer
NM
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the critical role that food choices play in sustaining good health.