Why should salt substitutes be used carefully in a sodium-modified diet?
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Correct answer: Some may be high in potassium
Many salt substitutes replace sodium chloride with potassium chloride or another potassium-containing compound. In people with kidney disease, impaired potassium excretion, or medicines that raise potassium, excessive potassium can cause dangerous hyperkalaemia and cardiac disturbances. Therefore, a salt substitute should be used only after professional advice and according to the patient's condition. Option C is correct.
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Some may be high in potassium
Why is this the correct answer?
Many salt substitutes replace sodium chloride with potassium chloride or another potassium-containing compound. In people with kidney disease, impaired potassium excretion, or medicines that raise potassium, excessive potassium can cause dangerous hyperkalaemia and cardiac disturbances. Therefore, a salt substitute should be used only after professional advice and according to the patient's condition. Option C is correct.
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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