If a patient is shifted from a regular diet to a low-sodium diet, why is not adding salt to food alone insufficient?
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Correct answer: Because packaged, processed and ready-to-eat foods may contain hidden sodium
In a low-sodium diet, reducing salt added during cooking or at the table is important, but it is only one part of sodium control. Pickles, papad, salty snacks, sauces, canned soups, instant noodles, bakery products and other packaged foods may contain substantial sodium before serving. Food labels and ingredient lists should therefore be checked. Option A is correct; protein foods are not automatically forbidden.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because packaged, processed and ready-to-eat foods may contain hidden sodium
Why is this the correct answer?
In a low-sodium diet, reducing salt added during cooking or at the table is important, but it is only one part of sodium control. Pickles, papad, salty snacks, sauces, canned soups, instant noodles, bakery products and other packaged foods may contain substantial sodium before serving. Food labels and ingredient lists should therefore be checked. Option A is correct; protein foods are not automatically forbidden.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Regular diet and modified diets.
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