Explanation Controlling healthy diet can occur by eliminating any foods bearing high sodium content. Food in one serving size provides 480 milligrams or more of sodium. Foods on the combination foods or fast foods bear more than 600 milligrams of sodium. 1. The serving size of plain bagel is ¼ large (1ounce). 2. The serving size of regular potato chips is 13 (1 ounce). 3. The serving size of animal crackers is 8 (1ounce). These are not high sodium-rich foods. Thus, the sodium content of these is calculated as follows: Plain bagel: ¼ Sodium content= 1 4 ×480</

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Chapter 12.3, Problem 12.1TI

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To compare: The contents of sodium of one ounce of plain bagel, potato chips, and animal crackers.

Concept introduction: Sodium is the principal cation for the extracellular fluid that helps to maintain acid-base balance. It is essential for nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

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