Medically Reviewed by James Beckerman, MD, FACC on November 17, 2022
Question 1/15

Salt and sodium are the same thing.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/15

Your body needs sodium to help with your:

  • Nerves
  • Muscles
  • Circulatory system
  • All of the above
Question 3/15

Most sodium in a typical Western diet comes from:

  • Processed foods
  • Salt added at the table
  • Salt added during cooking
  • None of the above
Question 4/15

High-salt diets have been linked to which health problem?

  • High blood pressure
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Breast cancer
  • All of the above
Question 5/15

A high-salt diet is just as bad for a person's blood pressure whether they're physically active or not.

  • True
  • False
Question 6/15

A high-salt diet can contribute to heart disease.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/15

The maximum recommended daily amount of sodium for healthy adults is about:

  • 2/3 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 cup of salt
  • 1/2 cup of salt
Question 8/15

You should limit your sodium to 1,500 mg per day if you are:

  • Over 50 years old
  • African-American
  • Diabetic
  • All of the above
Question 9/15

Women typically eat more sodium than men.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/15

Sodium is used in food as a:

  • Binder
  • Preservative
  • Color enhancer
  • All of the above
Question 11/15

Which of the following has more sodium?

  • 1 cup of low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup of self-rising flour
  • 1 cup of canned tomato sauce
  • 1 cup of chicken noodle soup
Question 12/15

How long does it take for most people’s taste preferences to adapt to a low-salt diet?

  • 2 days
  • 1 week
  • 4 to 6 weeks
  • 8 to 12 weeks
Question 13/15

Sea salt is a good low-sodium alternative to table salt.

  • True
  • False
Question 14/15

Most sports drinks contain sodium.

  • True
  • False

Question 15/15

If the label on a food product says "sodium-free," it contains no sodium.

  • True
  • False