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Question: With reference to sodium intake and its impact on health, consider the following statements:

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The average Indian's sodium consumption meets the physiological need.

 Excessive sodium intake contributes to hypertension, heart disease, and stroke.

 India has enacted mandatory measures to decrease sodium in food supply and promote healthier food choices.

 

How many statements given above are correct?

 

(a) 1 and 2 Only

(b) 2 and 3 Only

(c) 1 and 3 Only

(d) 2 Only

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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 Only

 

Explanation: The correct statements are 2 and 3. Excessive sodium intake contributes to hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. India has enacted voluntary measures to decrease sodium in food supply and promote healthier food choices. The average Indian's sodium consumption is more than double the physiological need and dramatically exceeds the World Health Organization's recommended daily intake of <5 g of salt for adults.

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