Sodium Intake

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Sodium Intake

 

Sodium Intake

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Complete the chart below for 24 hours.   Document estimated amount of daily sodium intake.   At the end of the 24 hours, document the actual amount of sodium consumed for the day.

Estimated sodium intake ___________ mg.

Food Sodium content in mg’s   Total sodium intake for the 24 hour period
Ramen noodles 1500 mg    
Egg and Cheese Sandwich 760 mg    
Orange juice 5 mg    
Salad Dressing 305 mg    
Plain Chips 140 mg    
Chocolate Chip Cookies (2) 70 mg    
Skim Milk 100 mg    
       
       
       
TOTAL 2880 mg    

 

2,880 mg

1 mg = 0.001 g

Therefore, 2,880 mg= 2,880 x 0.001

=2.88 g