Why can using salt substitutes without advice be risky in a low-sodium diet?
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Correct answer: Some substitutes may contain high potassium
Many salt substitutes replace sodium chloride with potassium chloride. This may be unsafe for people with kidney disease, hyperkalaemia, or medicines that raise potassium, because excess potassium can disturb cardiac conduction and cause serious complications. A low-sodium plan should therefore be individualized, and salt substitutes should be used only after professional advice and review of kidney function and medicines.
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Some substitutes may contain high potassium
Why is this the correct answer?
Many salt substitutes replace sodium chloride with potassium chloride. This may be unsafe for people with kidney disease, hyperkalaemia, or medicines that raise potassium, because excess potassium can disturb cardiac conduction and cause serious complications. A low-sodium plan should therefore be individualized, and salt substitutes should be used only after professional advice and review of kidney function and medicines.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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