1. Nutrition Unit Mrs. Matulevich
Sodium
Nutrition Unit
Mrs. Matulevich

2. Journal
What changes do you need to make to your diet?

3. Hangman __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Sodium chloride
Is salt healthy in your diet?
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4. Have one person get supplies
Collaborative Groups
Have one person get supplies

5. The answer is not that simple
Collaborative Learning groups
Why Good?
Why Bad?
Sources?
Ways to Reduce?
Fill out graphic organizer for your topic as you watch the clip…..
Balancing Salt in Your Diet

6. How much is recommended
According to the Dietary Guidelines a daily intake of sodium should be about 1500 mg

7. What amount of sodium (mg.) is considered high or low?
 Food containing 140 mg. or less sodium is considered a low sodium food and food containing 300 mg. or more sodium is considered high. 
It’s also very important to read the ingredients list.  The following words are compounds of sodium and are often hidden in the ingredients list.  Remember ingredients are listed from most to least.  The sodium compounds to limit in your diet include: Salt (sodium chloride or NaCl)
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Baking soda
Baking powder
Disodium phosphate
Any compound that has “sodium” or “Na” in its name

8. “Sleuthing Out the Sodium”
Ramen Noodles
Hot Pockets
Baby Carrots
Soda
Hotdogs
Apple Sauce
Chips
Cheese
Sliced Canned Fruit

9. Limiting Sodium Fill in the Salt Shakedown chart as you view the clip