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Measures to be Considered for Compliance with 2-gram Sodium Diet Recommendation-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to be considered for compliance with 2 gram sodium diet recommendation as follows: Store bought broths and stocks used as the base for soups and stews or to flavor meat and vegetable dishes are very rich in added salt. While picking them, pick the products with the label, reduced or low sodium. While preparing them at home, by boiling bones or simmering meat, do not add any extra salt, to [...]

Measures to be Considered for Compliance with 2-gram Sodium Diet Recommendation-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to be considered for compliance with 2 gram sodium diet recommendation as follows: Salt is heavily added in snack items, such as, chips, cheese popcorn, crackers, nuts, trail mixes, pretzels, and granola bars, to enhance the flavor. Avoid these high salt content snacks and make choices for healthier & low sodium content snacks, such as, some fresh fruit, roasted nuts without added salt, air-popped popcorn, a cup of yogurt, fresh [...]

Measures to be Considered for Compliance with 2-gram Sodium Diet Recommendation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to be considered for compliance with 2 gram sodium diet recommendation as follows: Some cooking practices involve adding salt to the water used for cooking rice, pasta, and vegetables. Avoid adding any extra salt to the food during cooking or limit it to the minimum you possibly can. While checking out food from restaurants, do not ask for or pick extra salt sachets, which can help reduce salt consumption significantly. [...]

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 [...]