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Indications for 2-gram Sodium Diet-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on indications for 2-gram sodium diet as follows: Congestive heart failure: Individuals with history of congestive heart failure present with poorly regulated blood pressure, fluid retention, sharp weight gain, exacerbation of shortness of breath, and fatigue. As sodium has the tendency to hold and retain fluid in the body, regular or increased sodium intake in the diet can lead to increased fluid retention and further worsening of heart failure symptoms. Sodium intake [...]

Indications for 2-gram Sodium Diet-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on indications for 2-gram sodium diet as follows: Hypertension: Sodium has the tendency to hold and retain fluid in the body, thus increasing the blood volume. Increased blood volume will exert more pressure on the blood vessels and contribute to elevated blood pressure. Limited sodium intake is recommended for individuals with history of poorly controlled hypertension, to reduce risk for further deterioration of BP control. Compromised renal function: Individuals with history of [...]

Guidelines for 2-gram Sodium Diet-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on guidelines for 2-gram sodium diet as follows: Limited sodium diet aims at making choices for low sodium alternatives on the foods we consume and preparation products we use for cooking. When buying food products, always read the nutrition labels to note for the sodium content in each serving of the food item. As a benchmark, foods that contain 35 mg or less of sodium content per serving of the food are [...]

Guidelines for 2-gram Sodium Diet-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on guidelines for 2-gram sodium diet as follows: Many alternative forms of the regular salt are currently marketed as healthier versions, such as, rock salt, sea salt, and garlic salt. All these forms of salt basically have the same nutritive value, sodium content, and so, are equally harmful. These alternative forms of salt also must be avoided, to observe compliance with limited sodium intake recommendation. On a 2 grams sodium diet, you [...]

Guidelines for 2-gram Sodium Diet-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on guidelines for 2-gram sodium diet as follows: Sodium has the tendency to hold and retain fluid in the body, thus increasing the blood volume and blood pressure. Increased blood volume and poorly controlled blood pressure can contribute to extra workload on the heart and kidneys, leading to compromised function of the vital organs. Limited sodium intake is recommended for individuals with hypertension, heart failure, compromised kidney function, and history of stroke, [...]