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