1. In our notes, we reviewed the Major mineral: Sodium. We know from news and health professionals, our intake of sodium is well over recommendations for our bodies need. List three specific changes you could make to your diet to decrease your sodium intake.
• Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables since they are low in sodium. I have also learned that canned and frozen fruits are also low in sodium.
• When buying frozen vegetables I have learned that reading the label will help you to know if it is fresh frozen or not, and have no added seasonings or sauces.
• Begin reading food labels as routine. Sodium content is always listed on the label. Sometimes the high sugar content in a product like apple pie can hide the high sodium content; therefore it's important to check every label for sodium content.
2. We also reviewed the Trace mineral: Calcium. While …show more content…
It is found in many different types of foods. From reading and researching, I have found that calcium is required for vascular contraction, vasodilation, and muscle function in the body. Calcium is stored in the bones and teeth. It aids in the functioning and maintaining constant concentrations in the muscle of our body. The average RDA for calcium is 1,000 mg for me. I think on average that is how much I take in daily. I don't think I overdue it when taking in calcium. I sometimes feel like I am not getting enough calcium due to easily injuring bones lately. If you take in too much calcium it can cause your stomach to become bloated, have problems with gas and even constipation. Some over counter things that contain calcium or Tums and Rolaids. And if you take too many Rolaids and Tums I have learned from experience that you can get a kidney stone. So calcium can be good or bad for you depending on how much you take in or what you are taking it for. Therefore, it is very important for one to be very careful when taking in calcium and follow their
• Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables since they are low in sodium. I have also learned that canned and frozen fruits are also low in sodium.
• When buying frozen vegetables I have learned that reading the label will help you to know if it is fresh frozen or not, and have no added seasonings or sauces.
• Begin reading food labels as routine. Sodium content is always listed on the label. Sometimes the high sugar content in a product like apple pie can hide the high sodium content; therefore it's important to check every label for sodium content.
2. We also reviewed the Trace mineral: Calcium. While …show more content…
It is found in many different types of foods. From reading and researching, I have found that calcium is required for vascular contraction, vasodilation, and muscle function in the body. Calcium is stored in the bones and teeth. It aids in the functioning and maintaining constant concentrations in the muscle of our body. The average RDA for calcium is 1,000 mg for me. I think on average that is how much I take in daily. I don't think I overdue it when taking in calcium. I sometimes feel like I am not getting enough calcium due to easily injuring bones lately. If you take in too much calcium it can cause your stomach to become bloated, have problems with gas and even constipation. Some over counter things that contain calcium or Tums and Rolaids. And if you take too many Rolaids and Tums I have learned from experience that you can get a kidney stone. So calcium can be good or bad for you depending on how much you take in or what you are taking it for. Therefore, it is very important for one to be very careful when taking in calcium and follow their