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What is sodium |
A mineral that our bodies need in small amounts |
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3 things sodium does |
1 help muscles relax and contract 2 control the pressure which moves blood through out your body 3 keep your bodys system of nerves working right |
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What is salt used for when cooking or prepairing food |
To season and preserve foods |
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What is the daily ammount of sodium recommended |
2000-2200mg |
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What is fiber |
An important nutrients found in many vegetables, fruit, beans and nuts |
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4 benefits fiber has on the body |
1 help us digest and pass food we eat 2 make our bodies absorb suger slower 3 helps keep our hearts healthy 4 keeps us feeling full longer which can prevent overeating |
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Daily recommended amount of fiber |
26 grams of fiber |
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What are natural sugars what are they found in |
Some foods contain natural sugars which are sometimes called complex carbohydrates found in Fruit Low fat dairy Whole grains |
