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sodium

Also known as: Na

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Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com Nature Sep 19, 2022 7 facts
claimHigher-income countries exhibit better scores for healthy dietary components, such as fruit and whole grains, but worse scores for unhealthy components, such as red/processed meats and sodium, compared to lower-income countries.
measurementGlobally, between 1990 and 2018, AHEI scores increased for non-starchy vegetables (+1.1), legumes/nuts (+1.1), and fruit (+0.1); decreased for red/processed meat (−1.4), sugar-sweetened beverages (−0.6), and sodium (−0.4); and remained stable for whole grains (+0.1), PUFAs (0), and seafood omega-3 (0).
measurementAcross the world's 25 most populous countries in 2018, there was a 100-fold difference in sodium scores, a 90-fold difference in red/processed meat scores, and a 23-fold difference in sugar-sweetened beverage scores.
claimIn high-income countries, Central/Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa, improvements in dietary quality driven by increased intake of fruit, non-starchy vegetables, legumes/nuts, and whole grains have been offset by stable or only minor reductions in red/processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and sodium.
measurementGlobally, children had higher AHEI component scores than adults for polyunsaturated fatty acids (2.1 vs 1.4) and sodium (4.6 vs 3.2).
measurementRed/processed meat and sodium consumption have significantly increased over time in Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean.
measurementGlobally, more educated individuals had higher AHEI scores for fruit (+0.8), sodium (+0.7), whole grains (+0.6), and non-starchy vegetables (+0.5).
Investigation of nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild ... nature.com Nature Dec 9, 2025 4 facts
measurementSodium content in sampled plants was highest in Cassia fistula L. (398.00 ± 14.00 ppm) and lowest in Senegalia catechu (L.f.) P.J.H.Hurter & Mabb. (256.33 ± 17.00 ppm).
procedurePhosphorus in a plant digest is analyzed using the Canada-molybdate yellow color method, Potassium and Calcium are analyzed using a flame photometer, Sulfur is evaluated using a turbidimetric process, and Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Manganese are determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
measurementRybicka and Gliszczyńska-Świgło analyzed the content of calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, copper, iron, manganese, and zinc in grain gluten-free products in a 2017 study.
procedureMineral analysis of medicinal plants determines the presence of essential elements including sodium (Na), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and manganese (Mn).
How do the indices based on the EAT-Lancet recommendations ... medrxiv.org medRxiv May 14, 2024 3 facts
referenceThe PANDiet moderation sub-score focuses on limiting the intake of proteins, total carbohydrates, total sugars, total fats, saturated fatty acids, and sodium.
measurementThe ELD-I index correlated inversely with linoleic acid, vitamin B12, phosphorus, carbohydrates, and sodium, while the WISH index correlated inversely with niacin, and the PHDI index correlated inversely with total fat.
claimAcross ELD-I quintiles, protein, LA, vitamin B-12, carbohydrates, and sodium showed negative trends of small magnitude, while zinc showed a negative trend with a moderate effect size; iron and proteins showed no significant trends.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com BMJ Jun 13, 2018 2 facts
quoteThe 1980 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended: “avoid too much fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; eat foods with adequate starch and fiber; avoid too much sugar; avoid too much sodium.”
claimWhile reductionist policies can help reduce specific additives like trans fats, sodium, and added sugar, whole-food-based policies are necessary to effectively address diet-related illnesses.
The role of light in regulating plant growth, development and sugar ... frontiersin.org Frontiers Jan 6, 2025 2 facts
measurementOnion plants grown under a blue-to-white light ratio of 1:3 show accumulation of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), and boron (B).
measurementAmaranth plants grown under red or blue light show accumulation of sodium (Na) and potassium (K) minerals.
The Western Diet: Processed Foods and Meats Are Killing Us sentientmedia.org Sentient Media Jan 10, 2019 2 facts
measurementA 2016 study published in BMJ Open found that more than half of the calories consumed by Americans come from ultra-processed foods, which are loaded with synthetic trans fats, artificial sweeteners (such as high fructose corn syrup), and sodium.
claimSynthetic trans fats, artificial sweeteners, and sodium are major contributors to the deterioration of health and well-being.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org Arimond M, Deitchler M · nutritionalassessment.org 2 facts
referenceThe Healthy Eating Index components consist of food and beverage groups, nutrients such as fatty acids and sodium, and added sugar, which are typically expressed as densities per 1000 kilocalories.
measurementIn the HEI-2015, the maximum score for sodium is achieved at an intake of less than or equal to 1.1 grams per 1000kcal, and the minimum score is achieved at an intake of greater than or equal to 2 grams per 1000kcal.
Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... academia.edu The American journal of clinical nutrition 2 facts
referenceDevine A, Criddle RA, Dick IM, Kerr DA, and Prince RL conducted a longitudinal study on the effect of sodium and calcium intakes on regional bone density in postmenopausal women, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1995.
claimThe dietary shift to high sodium and low potassium intake in modern populations has no evolutionary precedent and exacerbates chronic health issues.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us Journal of Food Science & Nutrition 1 fact
measurementThe leaves of the plant studied contain 16.50 mg of sodium per 100 grams.
Evolutionary Eating — What We Can Learn From Our Primitive Past todaysdietitian.com Juliann Schaeffer · Today’s Dietitian Apr 1, 2009 1 fact
claimCordain asserts that late Paleolithic hunter-gatherer diets differed from the modern Western diet by having a lower glycemic load, a net base yielding to the kidney, higher potassium and lower sodium levels, higher fiber levels, more protein, fewer carbohydrates, and higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.
Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua Javier Tardío, María de Cortes Sánchez-Mata, Ramón Morales, María Molina, Patricia García-Herrera, Patricia Morales, Carmen Díez-Marqués, Virginia Fernández-Ruiz, Montaña Cámara, Manuel Pardo-de-Santayana, María Cruz Matallana-González, Brígida María Ruiz-Rodríguez, Daniel Sánchez-Mata 1 fact
measurementThe fruit pulp of Ziziphus lotus contains significantly higher levels of sugar (35.25 to 48.87%), phosphorus (63.114 to 155.269 mg 100−1g), sodium (34.8 to 56.91 ppm), calcium (91.78 to 382.69 ppm), β-carotene (36.4 to 46 μg g−1), lycopene (59.15 to 100.25 μg g−1), and chlorophyll a (3.6 to 7.2 μg g−1) compared to the seeds.
Implications of the Western Diet for Agricultural Production, Health ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 1 fact
claimHighly processed foods contain high amounts of sodium and various types of sugars, which are associated with cardiometabolic risk factors.
Western pattern diet | Nutrition and Dietetics | Research Starters ebsco.com EBSCO 1 fact
claimMost Americans consume more saturated fats, sodium, added sugars, and total calories than recommended, which is typical of the Western pattern diet.
A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org Frontiers Jan 12, 2022 1 fact
claimSuboptimal diets are characterized by low intake of fibers, fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, milk, seafood, calcium, and healthy fats (omega-3 fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids) and high intake of trans-fatty acids, sodium, red or processed meat, and sugar-sweetened beverages, according to Afshin et al. (2019).
What is the Impact of a Western Diet? - Robard Corporation robard.com Andrea M. Pampaloni, Ph.D. · Robard 1 fact
claimAmerican diets are characterized by high levels of saturated fats, trans fats, calories, sodium, and sugar, as well as large portion sizes that exacerbate health issues.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 1 fact
measurement89% of the American population consumes more sodium than recommended by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 1 fact
claimVernonia amygdalina seeds contain vitamin C, vitamins B1 and B2, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and manganese.
Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment ... link.springer.com Springer Aug 21, 2021 1 fact
referenceNa stands for Sodium.