Question

1. In 2017, the pre-existing UL of 2300mg for sodium intake was removed and changed to ‘undetermined’. To replace this, a new population-based recommendation for sodium intake was introduced. At the population level, the suggested dietary target (SDT) for sodium is 2000mg/day.
How could individuals in the general population decrease sodium intakes to achieve this level if they exceed recommendations?  

2. Discuss how folate impacts health, including the roles folate takes part in and indicating what health issues a deficiency in folate can lead to (consider both genders).

3. What is another important (non-dietary) source of vitamin D?

4. Blood calcium levels are tightly controlled. Discuss the regulation of calcium balance, including the role of Vitamin D and other hormones, the organs, glands involved and the main calcium storage site, the bones.   

Answer 1

Answer 1) There are few recommendations to reduce the sodium intake if it is exceeding the recommended limit;

a) Don't consume packaged meat as it has high salt content during its processing and preservation. consume only fresh meat.

b) Similarly, consume fresh vegetables and fruits as they have low sodium content initially.

c) Avoid cottage cheese as it has salt in it but doesn't taste as salty. such foods can mislead the general people to consume extra salt unknowingly.

d) Select the packed items/seasonings/spices having zero or a minimum mix of salt in it.  such as garlic salt can be replaced with the garlic powder.